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M385 TMT

1994 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,791 mi
Last recorded30,791 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 TMT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,791 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm rusting

Offside rear trailing arm rusting

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 155/70R13T

Fail 24 Apr 2009 30,791 miles

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

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Nearside rear trailing arm rusting

Offside rear trailing arm rusting

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 155/70R13T

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 30,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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M385 TMT is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M385 TMT, 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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What year was M385 TMT registered?

M385 TMT is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M385 TMT safe to buy?

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