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K38 VPJ

1992 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,419 mi
Last recorded30,419 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tie arms heavily corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tie arms heavily corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,384 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate poor

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

signs of cracking to both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,364 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 30,364 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

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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K38 VPJ is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K38 VPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K38 VPJ registered?

K38 VPJ is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K38 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K38 VPJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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