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M556 JHB

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,813 mi
Last recorded31,813 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 JHB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,813 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 31,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering nearside front

Fail 31 Jul 2013 26,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering nearside front

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,822 miles

binding n/s rear wheel

bonnet safety catch missing

front wiper blade is worn

horn starting to weaken

play in n/s steering rack

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,720 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PLAY n/s steering rack

bonnet safety catch missing

corrosion n/s + o/s rear trailing arms

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,416 miles

heavy corrosion n/s + o/s rear trailing arms

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2008 20,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine coolant low

heavy corrosion n/s + o/s rear trailing arms

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 18,961 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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M556 JHB is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M556 JHB, 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 M556 JHB registered?

M556 JHB is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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