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L343 GAJ

1993 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,105 mi
Last recorded76,105 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 GAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2017 76,105 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm hanger, inner sill rusted away (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm hanger, inner sill rusted away (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills and floor (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,820 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre support floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre support floor (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre support floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre support floor (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,160 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 75,160 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,934 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 71,934 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank bracket broken but still secure by other brackets

Fail 16 Feb 2013 62,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank bracket broken but still secure by other brackets

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,726 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,316 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 33,316 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,296 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,559 miles

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,502 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 28,502 miles

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

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

RUST ON ALL BRAKE PIPES

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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L343 GAJ is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L343 GAJ, 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 L343 GAJ registered?

L343 GAJ is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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