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M496 FDF

1995 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 FDF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 115,661 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 113,301 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 113,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise near and off side inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2006 107,603 miles

near side and off side rear inner sills corroded.(pass and advise)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 107,531 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M496 FDF is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M496 FDF, 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 M496 FDF registered?

M496 FDF is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M496 FDF safe to buy?

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