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E489 KBY

1988 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,861 mi
Last recorded54,861 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 KBY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2006 54,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres under inflated o/s/f 15 n/s/f 12 o/s & n/s/r tyres 10 should be front 26 rear 29

n/s & o/s/f floor to inner sill areas corroded but not to excess

number plate broken but legable

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,861 miles

all tyres under inflated o/s/f 15 n/s/f 12 o/s & n/s/r tyres 10 should be front 26 rear 29

n/s & o/s/f floor to inner sill areas corroded but not to excess

number plate broken but legable

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

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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E489 KBY is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E489 KBY, 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 E489 KBY registered?

E489 KBY is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E489 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 KBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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