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L381 SES

1993 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,776 mi
Last recorded26,776 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 SES
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 26,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,875 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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L381 SES is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L381 SES, 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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How do I check the history of L381 SES?

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What year was L381 SES registered?

L381 SES is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L381 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L381 SES shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L381 SES have outstanding finance?

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