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K186 VRU

1993 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Fiat Panda61,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 VRU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,808 miles

Gearbox mounting nut loose

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2024 109,808 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting nut loose

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,464 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 109,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,012 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,826 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,782 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,593 miles

Oil leak

both rear chassis corroded near rear coil springs

Fail 30 Oct 2008 101,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear chassis corroded near rear coil springs

Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion inner wing rear cross member chassis-brake pipe-slight play front shocker ball joint-unable to fully check o/s/r spring-

slight wear front lower arm & tie bar bush -cracks o/s/r tyre unable to tell how deep slight corrosion disc unable to fully check pads & discs

Fail 9 Nov 2007 98,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion inner wing rear cross member chassis-brake pipe-slight play front shocker ball joint-unable to fully check o/s/r spring-

slight wear front lower arm & tie bar bush -cracks o/s/r tyre unable to tell how deep slight corrosion disc unable to fully check pads & discs

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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K186 VRU is a 1993 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 61,554 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 K186 VRU, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K186 VRU registered?

K186 VRU is a 1993 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K186 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K186 VRU 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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