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E179 HLC

1988 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,073 mi
Last recorded42,073 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 HLC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,073 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting on front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,958 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,938 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs rusty

poor earth fan

slight binding n/s/f brake

surface rust underside

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,819 miles

cooling fan sensor not working

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 27,629 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,627 miles

general under side corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,524 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear wheel arches c orroded

under side corroded

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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E179 HLC is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E179 HLC, 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 E179 HLC registered?

E179 HLC is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 February 1988.

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