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K681 OTR

1993 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,806 mi
Last recorded75,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 OTR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,703 miles

n/s/f inner sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 63,703 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

brake pedal has long travel.

n/s/f inner sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

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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K681 OTR is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 61,554 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 K681 OTR, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K681 OTR?

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What year was K681 OTR registered?

K681 OTR is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is K681 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K681 OTR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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