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M451 RNB

1995 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 RNB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 102,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,374 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 99,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 96,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 94,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 94,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,711 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ignition lock insecure

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2021 93,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ignition lock insecure

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,436 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,436 miles

Oil leak

nearside front door cooroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,436 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 91,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 91,436 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,678 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 82,481 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,379 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 70,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 69,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

spare wheel under bonnet inscure

Pass 14 Oct 2006 60,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 60,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,880 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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M451 RNB is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 56,026 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 M451 RNB, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M451 RNB registered?

M451 RNB is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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