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E803 CBW

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,984 mi
Last recorded21,984 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE803 CBW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 21,984 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside/offside front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 21,984 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside/offside front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 21,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Holed in centre section (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,364 miles

Offside steering gator has misting

Fail 11 Dec 2019 21,364 miles

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

Offside steering gator has misting

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,251 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 21,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,451 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,307 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,615 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 11,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,658 miles

o/s/r footbrake low readings and slightly binding,

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 3,097 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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E803 CBW is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E803 CBW, 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 E803 CBW registered?

E803 CBW is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E803 CBW safe to buy?

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