1992 Fiat Panda 1.0L Petrol · J290 NLF
1992 Fiat Panda (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 1992. Recorded mileage 49,143 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PANDA
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J290 NLF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 49,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J290 NLF Mileage History
- 16/12/200523,648 mi
- 06/12/200624,200 mi+552 mi
- 06/12/200624,200 mi
- 17/12/200728,185 mi+3,985 mi
- 23/12/200832,754 mi+4,569 mi
- 07/01/201035,097 mi+2,343 mi
- 05/01/201137,450 mi+2,353 mi
- 05/01/201239,157 mi+1,707 mi
- 05/01/201239,157 mi
- 17/12/201240,162 mi+1,005 mi
- 18/12/201342,107 mi+1,945 mi
- 19/12/201443,453 mi+1,346 mi
- 22/12/201544,731 mi+1,278 mi
- 07/12/201645,891 mi+1,160 mi
- 12/12/201746,370 mi+479 mi
- 13/12/201746,370 mi
- 22/08/202246,431 mi+61 mi
- 25/08/202246,435 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/202347,748 mi+1,313 mi
- 16/08/202347,749 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202448,778 mi+1,029 mi
- 12/08/202448,778 mi
- 30/08/202549,098 mi+320 mi
- 14/10/202549,138 mi+40 mi
- 22/10/202549,143 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,284 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
J290 NLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Fiat Panda (J290 NLF) between December 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack has exce”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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