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A183 JWL

1983 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1983 Fiat Panda28,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA183 JWL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,581 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive Shaft Inner Boot Split

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Very Bad Wear Cracks On Tread

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,966 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 28,966 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,693 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 28,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A183 JWL is a 1983 Fiat Panda in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 28,966 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 A183 JWL, 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 43 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A183 JWL registered?

A183 JWL is a 1983 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A183 JWL safe to buy?

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