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L878 BPB

1993 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,632 mi
Last recorded40,632 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 BPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,632 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on braking surface

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 31 Jul 2009 40,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front brake disc's corroded on braking surface

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,337 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,630 miles

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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L878 BPB is a 1993 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L878 BPB, 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 L878 BPB registered?

L878 BPB is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L878 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L878 BPB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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