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N218 FKW

1996 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 FKW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have surface cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have surface cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,055 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N218 FKW is a 1996 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N218 FKW, 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 30 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 N218 FKW registered?

N218 FKW is a 1996 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N218 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 FKW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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