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E578 BFG

1987 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 BFG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 26,101 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 24,429 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 24,429 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,274 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 23,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,926 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,099 miles

slight blow to repaired rear exhaust box

some play in n/s front shock absorber

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 18,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

fuel system leak repaired by straping on filler neck pipe

rear exhaust system deteriorated

some play / wear to front shockabsorber inserts

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,221 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

fuel system leak repaired by straping on filler neck pipe

some play / wear to front shockabsorber inserts

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,158 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 15,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,621 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting cracking up

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,503 miles

See previous VT32

Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Advise:- nearside door mirror has slight damage to outer end

Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,441 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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E578 BFG is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E578 BFG, 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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What year was E578 BFG registered?

E578 BFG is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E578 BFG safe to buy?

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