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E178 DVS

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,780 mi
Last recorded31,780 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 DVS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,780 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear window insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2007 31,778 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear side window requires attennion becoming dangerous

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,029 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 29,849 miles

both rear foot brake and hand brake readings (kgf) are low ( note-passed test ok.)

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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E178 DVS is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E178 DVS, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E178 DVS?

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What year was E178 DVS registered?

E178 DVS is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E178 DVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E178 DVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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