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L386 VLY

1994 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,406 mi
Last recorded47,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,406 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 47,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 45,934 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,229 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,279 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,944 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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L386 VLY is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L386 VLY, 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 L386 VLY?

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What year was L386 VLY registered?

L386 VLY is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L386 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L386 VLY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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