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E494 AFM

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,108 mi
Last recorded134,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 AFM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 134,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,576 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,564 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 124,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 118,807 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 118,807 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E494 AFM is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E494 AFM, 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

How do I check the history of E494 AFM?

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What year was E494 AFM registered?

E494 AFM is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E494 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E494 AFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E494 AFM have outstanding finance?

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