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E425 WAK

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,905 mi
Last recorded104,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE425 WAK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,905 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play and noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear footbrake effort low

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2009 87,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,857 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 83,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 1 Nov 2007 83,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 11 Jan 2006 83,612 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to chassis and outer sills †

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,612 miles

corrosion to chassis and outer sills †

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E425 WAK is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E425 WAK, 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 E425 WAK registered?

E425 WAK is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E425 WAK safe to buy?

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