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L479 UMW

1993 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,005 mi
Last recorded72,005 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 UMW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,005 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 69,539 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 69,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank retaining straps slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 61,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,186 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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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L479 UMW is a 1993 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L479 UMW, 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 L479 UMW registered?

L479 UMW is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L479 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L479 UMW 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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