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E500 DPE

1987 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,632 mi
Last recorded49,632 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 DPE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,632 miles

front c.v. gaiters o/s/ and n/s deteriorated

front control arm bushes deteriorated

rear shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated

some corrosion showing along o/s/sill and jack point.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front c.v. gaiters o/s/ and n/s deteriorated

front control arm bushes deteriorated

rear shock absorber mounting bushes deteriorated

some corrosion showing along o/s/sill and jack point.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,451 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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E500 DPE is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,990 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 E500 DPE, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E500 DPE?

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What year was E500 DPE registered?

E500 DPE is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E500 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E500 DPE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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