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ExpiredMileage
79,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Belt is missing. (7.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Floor excessively deteriorated outer floor behind body sill excessively corroded and holed along its length. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Floor excessively deteriorated outer floor behind outer body sill excessively corroded and holed along its length. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of rear wheel and is parted away from inner wheel arch body assembly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier inside engine bay. (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer front pipe clamp and pipes are slightly insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil low.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not hitting screen (8.2.3)
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested due to noise from timing belt and evidence of damage to its cover. (7.3.A.1)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative not operating with ignition turned off. (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated.
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor panel (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cam belt/alternator whining
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Spare wheel damaged & not fit for use
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Spare wheel damaged & not fit for use
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Off side front drive shaft Inner bearing noisy
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Off side front drive shaft Inner bearing noisy
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M148 TRO is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1995 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 56,026 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 M148 TRO, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M148 TRO is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 January 1995.
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