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K242 LWV

1992 Fiat Panda

Pink Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 LWV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front floor corroded both sides

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2008 70,265 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 70,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 69,133 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 69,131 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 68,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 68,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 68,858 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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K242 LWV is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Pink with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 57,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K242 LWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 34 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K242 LWV registered?

K242 LWV is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K242 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K242 LWV shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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