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L773 VMW

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

77,072 mi
Last recorded77,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 VMW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 77,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 77,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 72,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 66,588 miles

Severall springs corroded all round

Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,830 miles

Rear Coil springs corroded both

Fail 7 Apr 2021 59,810 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil springs corroded both

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,991 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 51,991 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,708 miles

nearside front tyre down to 2mm

offside rear track control arm front bush poor

tailgate damper weak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,696 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 41,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,341 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 35,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,375 miles

rear tyre inner sidewalls badly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,375 miles

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

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

brake fluid has a very high water content advise renewal

rear tyre inner sidewalls badly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,250 miles

surface corrosion on o/s & n/s under sills

Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion started on o/s & n/s under sills

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,208 miles

corrosion started on o/s & n/s under sills

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,902 miles

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

rear tyres have badly perished inner sidewalls

Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

rear tyres have badly perished inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,737 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 34,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,125 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid has high water content

corrosion in o/s front undersill x2 not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 34,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,364 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

slight leak to front exhaust section

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,031 miles

centre exhaust split and slightly leaking

rear trailing arm's starting to corrode

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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L773 VMW is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L773 VMW, 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 L773 VMW registered?

L773 VMW is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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