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R549 PPE

1997 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,525 mi
Last recorded13,525 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Panda124,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 PPE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 13,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 12,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 12,735 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 12,515 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 12,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 12,998 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

cracks in all tyres on outter walls

Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,437 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 11,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 10,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,151 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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R549 PPE is a 1997 Fiat Panda in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 124,930 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 R549 PPE, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R549 PPE registered?

R549 PPE is a 1997 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R549 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 PPE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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