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M281 VFS

1995 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Panda56,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 VFS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 48,662 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded outwith prescribed area

nearside front lower balljoint rubber cover burst

Fail 28 May 2010 48,643 miles

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded outwith prescribed area

nearside front lower balljoint rubber cover burst

Pass 26 May 2009 48,642 miles

nearside front lower balljoint rubber cover burst

Fail 22 May 2009 48,640 miles

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

nearside front lower balljoint rubber cover burst

Pass 21 May 2008 48,639 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2007 48,354 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Unable to see front to rear brake pipe above exhaust heat shield.

Pass 26 May 2006 48,350 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 48,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M281 VFS is a 1995 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M281 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M281 VFS registered?

M281 VFS is a 1995 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M281 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 VFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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