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E178 WKM

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 WKM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r inner wing/chassis corroded but not within 30cm of a component

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,245 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r inner wing/chassis corroded but not within 30cm of a component

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,555 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 62,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 61,554 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 61,554 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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 WKM is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E178 WKM, 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.

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What year was E178 WKM registered?

E178 WKM is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 January 1988.

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