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L697 LHE

1993 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,421 mi
Last recorded62,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 LHE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,421 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 62,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L697 LHE is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L697 LHE, 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 L697 LHE registered?

L697 LHE is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L697 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 LHE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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