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M171 MCG

1995 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,489 mi
Last recorded48,489 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 MCG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and both front tyres perishing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,726 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 40,167 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,422 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished but not showing ply or cords

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 38,422 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished but not showing ply or cords

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,241 miles

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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M171 MCG is a 1995 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M171 MCG, 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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M171 MCG is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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