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C419 JGL

1985 Fiat Panda

Maroon Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,449 mi
Last recorded18,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat Panda27,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC419 JGL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 18,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 18,043 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 17,702 miles

Log book seen manufactured 08 11 1985 tested to that year

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 17,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Log book seen manufactured 08 11 1985 tested to that year

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 16,623 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 16,575 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 15,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 15,102 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint inside steering rack(steering arm excessive movement ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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C419 JGL is a 1985 Fiat Panda in Maroon with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 27,961 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 C419 JGL, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C419 JGL registered?

C419 JGL is a 1985 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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