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E652 RAV

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,044 mi
Last recorded36,044 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE652 RAV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 36,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 34,904 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 32,159 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,990 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 23,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 22,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 22,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 22,829 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill Panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All Suspension bushes perished/cracked

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension And Steering Components Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 22,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 22,798 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,595 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 21,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,302 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,302 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,629 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 19,081 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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E652 RAV is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E652 RAV, 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 E652 RAV registered?

E652 RAV is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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