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L229 DJX

1993 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,877 mi
Last recorded100,877 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 DJX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 100,877 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 100,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,599 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 24 Nov 2005 76,693 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 76,623 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L229 DJX is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L229 DJX, 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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What year was L229 DJX registered?

L229 DJX is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L229 DJX safe to buy?

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