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E643 MVC

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 MVC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,598 miles

body and chassis corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2014 82,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rad fan dose not work

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rad fan dose not work

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 69,916 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jan 2009 69,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

middle exhaust mountain rubber slightly deteriorated

n/s steering rack joint slight play

possible leak on radiator

Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear backplate corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,459 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 66,290 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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E643 MVC is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E643 MVC, 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 E643 MVC registered?

E643 MVC is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E643 MVC safe to buy?

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