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E580 EFG

1988 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

106,772 mi
Last recorded106,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 EFG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,772 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 105,805 miles

exempt from emissions check

Fail 22 Dec 2018 105,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exempt from emissions check

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,460 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 98,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,627 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,800 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,839 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,837 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/door corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 64,899 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front reg plate cracked.

offside step at front corroded.

oil leak.

smell of fuel area of fuel tank.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 60,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,911 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 56,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E580 EFG is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 E580 EFG, 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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E580 EFG is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 March 1988.

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