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L278 GVH

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,880 mi
Last recorded56,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 GVH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,757 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 56,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,992 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L278 GVH is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L278 GVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L278 GVH?

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What year was L278 GVH registered?

L278 GVH is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L278 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 GVH 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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