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M491 PAG

1994 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 PAG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,524 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,821 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 82,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 80,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 80,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 74,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,897 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 60,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,258 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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M491 PAG is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M491 PAG, 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 M491 PAG registered?

M491 PAG is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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