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L979 HCW

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,703 mi
Last recorded33,703 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 HCW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,724 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,680 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L979 HCW is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 L979 HCW, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L979 HCW registered?

L979 HCW is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is L979 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L979 HCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L979 HCW have outstanding finance?

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