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L397 GYF

1993 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,588 mi
Last recorded57,588 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 GYF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,588 miles

both fron t tyres are heavily scrubbed on outer edges & on the limit. †n/s/r tyre is perished.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres are heavily scrubbed on outer edge & on the limit. †n/s/r tyre is perished.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,228 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2006 55,228 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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L397 GYF is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L397 GYF, 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 L397 GYF registered?

L397 GYF is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L397 GYF safe to buy?

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