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N278 EFC

1995 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 EFC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,872 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)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

drivers seat loose on runners

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,027 miles

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

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

inner sills slightly corroding

nearside headlamp aim on limit

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,162 miles

rear shock bushes are close to the limit both sides

Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shock bushes are close to the limit both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,593 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,859 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 41,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2006 38,384 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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N278 EFC is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N278 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N278 EFC registered?

N278 EFC is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N278 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 EFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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