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L285 EPA

1994 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,609 mi
Last recorded37,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 EPA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 37,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 36,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 36,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,503 miles

tempory locking type fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,119 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 35,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 32,601 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 32,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,664 miles

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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L285 EPA is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L285 EPA, 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 L285 EPA?

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What year was L285 EPA registered?

L285 EPA is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L285 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 EPA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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