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J485 RPD

1992 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 RPD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,241 miles

front no plate beginning to stain

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s door sharp edges covered in gaffer tape

Fail 29 May 2007 90,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front no plate beginning to stain.advise replacement

o/s track rod end gaitor split.advise new joint

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,555 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 88,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f lower swivel gaitor split.advise new joint

o/s door mirror glass cracked advise replacement

o/s track rod end gaitor split advise new joint

tape covering sharp edges o/s door

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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J485 RPD is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 J485 RPD, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J485 RPD registered?

J485 RPD is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J485 RPD safe to buy?

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