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L581 DPH

1994 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 DPH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,191 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,138 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brakes spongy

n/s seat hard to tip forwards

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,794 miles

n/s front seat can not be tipped forwards

Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

n/s front seat can not be tipped forwards

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside track rod end rubber boot perishing slightly

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,288 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside track rod end rubber boot perishing slightly

offside front tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,219 miles

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

feul tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,800 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 62,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

exhaust front mounting corroded

fuel tank support strap deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,271 miles

fuel tank strap broken

off side lower swivel rubber gaiter split

wind screen wiper smears

Fail 6 Apr 2006 61,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel tank strap broken

off side lower swivel rubber gaiter split

windscreen wiper smears

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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L581 DPH is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 L581 DPH, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L581 DPH registered?

L581 DPH is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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