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E530 MDG

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,090 mi
Last recorded45,090 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 MDG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,090 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,114 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very bad oil leak noted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,329 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,613 miles

front suspension bushs starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,945 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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E530 MDG is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E530 MDG, 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.

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What year was E530 MDG registered?

E530 MDG is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E530 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E530 MDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E530 MDG have outstanding finance?

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