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K974 CRF

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 CRF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 69,027 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup mounting and suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup and suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake passed mot but could be more efficient

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear in front top strut mountings

Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,292 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing/ floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear in front top strut mountings

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,130 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight wear

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top strut mounting has slight wear

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,947 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,212 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,174 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight wear in ball joints

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,364 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,926 miles

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on rear trailing arms

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

surface corrosion on rear trailing arms mounting points

surface corrosion on sill backings

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,739 miles

coil springs and struts corroded

slight corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,234 miles

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

coil springs corroded

slight wear in o/s lower balljoint

slight wear in o/s top strut mounting

Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,234 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

coil springs corroded

slight wear in o/s lower balljoint

slight wear in o/s top strut mounting

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,799 miles

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s cv gaiter creased

o/s front back plates corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,519 miles

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint and top strutt mountings

something loose in exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,762 miles

hand brake passed MOT but could be better

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on floor

slight noise on o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in front top suspension mountings

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,823 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

slight wear steering rack ends

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

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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K974 CRF is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K974 CRF, 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.

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K974 CRF is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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