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L876 VLA

1993 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,255 mi
Last recorded73,255 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 VLA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,909 miles

STEERING WHEEL CRACKED

Fail 15 Aug 2014 59,882 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EXHAUST MIDDLE RUBBER IS MISSING

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

STEERING WHEEL CRACKED

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,926 miles

135TR13

EXHAUST BACK BOX BAFFLES HAVE DROPPED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WAS MADE IN 1987

SPARE TYRE IS A 155/65TR13 AND SOFT

Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

135TR13

EXHAUST BACK BOX BAFFLES HAVE DROPPED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WAS MADE IN 1987

SPARE TYRE IS A 155/65TR13 AND SOFT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Middle exhaust rubber not supporting exhaust as has broken, Overall system is still supported adequately

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,847 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS 21 YEARS OLD A PIRELLI P3 & THE O/S/R TYRE IS 23 YEARS OLD & IS PUCTURED SIZE IS 135TR13.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,847 miles

N/S/R TYRE IS 21 YEARS OLD A PIRELLI P3 & THE O/S/R TYRE IS 23 YEARS OLD & IS PUCTURED SIZE IS 135TR13.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 49,426 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 49,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,397 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,103 miles

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

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

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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L876 VLA is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L876 VLA, 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 L876 VLA registered?

L876 VLA is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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