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E278 MWK

1988 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,915 mi
Last recorded6,915 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 MWK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 6,915 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 6,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2016 6,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 6,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 6,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 6,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 6,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 6,618 miles

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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E278 MWK is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E278 MWK, 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

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What year was E278 MWK registered?

E278 MWK is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E278 MWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 MWK shows 8 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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