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L342 SNJ

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,418 mi
Last recorded29,418 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 SNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 29,318 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 28,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,101 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose 1 x retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 27,060 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel tank slightly loose 1 x retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer, marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at welded section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 23,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 23,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 23,558 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,135 miles

Oil leak Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 14,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,368 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,684 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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L342 SNJ is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L342 SNJ, 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 L342 SNJ registered?

L342 SNJ is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L342 SNJ safe to buy?

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