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M245 ONB

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,272 mi
Last recorded19,272 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 ONB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,272 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 19,272 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 7,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

centre floor corroded

osf flexi insecure

rear springs corroded

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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M245 ONB is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M245 ONB, 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.

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M245 ONB is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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