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D284 DAJ

1986 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,312 mi
Last recorded143,312 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD284 DAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 143,312 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Rack gaitor perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner arches along seams both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 140,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,769 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail in wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,456 miles

Bodywork corrotion.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mount has play.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 137,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper shock mount has slight play.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 136,216 miles

Both outer sills are corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front shock absorber top mount has slight play.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,004 miles

Osr sill, osf inner wing and both front arches corroded.

STRONG ADVISE: All 4 tyres very perished.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 130,277 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,429 miles

Corrosion various body parts.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from engine, box and diff.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 127,429 miles

Corrosion various body parts.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak from engine, box and diff.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,527 miles

Chassis, lower doors, rear inner and outer archs corroding quite badly (strong advise).

Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,556 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 117,540 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,419 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 100,369 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 100,348 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,617 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 92,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D284 DAJ is a 1986 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,557 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 D284 DAJ, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D284 DAJ registered?

D284 DAJ is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 October 1986.

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