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E697 FLE

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,612 mi
Last recorded52,612 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 FLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 52,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,143 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 46,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 41,232 miles

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

both bottom arm bushes worn n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,882 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiperblade split unable to test clearance of screen deu to faulty washers

nearside front inner cv split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2007 30,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 30,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,932 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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E697 FLE is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E697 FLE, 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 E697 FLE registered?

E697 FLE is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E697 FLE safe to buy?

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