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M497 SWF

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,980 mi
Last recorded54,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 SWF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 54,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,782 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,181 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 48,131 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion building on front chassis rails

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

non-standard front seats and bases fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,130 miles

slight whip in both front shockabsorbers

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,291 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 30 Nov 2010 31,097 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn

serious oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,602 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 19,602 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,199 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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M497 SWF is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M497 SWF, 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 M497 SWF registered?

M497 SWF is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M497 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 SWF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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