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L142 DOD

1994 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,077 mi
Last recorded53,077 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 DOD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all suspension coil springs are slightly corroded

brake pedal has slight travel

engine mount has slight play

nearside and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch is slightly corroded

rear of body/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,144 miles

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

all suspension coil springs ate slightly corroded

brake pedal has slight travel

rear of body/ chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2016 51,099 miles

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

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

all suspension coil springs ate slightly corroded

brake pedal has slight travel

rear of body/ chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

rear exhaust mount missing, system still supported

Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

rear exhaust mount missing, system still supported

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,470 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,452 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f cv boot leaking gearbox oil

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,484 miles

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,020 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 31,017 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L142 DOD is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 L142 DOD, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L142 DOD registered?

L142 DOD is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 January 1994.

Is L142 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 DOD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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