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E873 THA

1988 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,658 mi
Last recorded104,658 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE873 THA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 104,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs corroded

o/s front back plate missing

rear shockers very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,520 miles

Oil leak

bodywork corrosion

o/s brake backplate missing

o/s rear brakepipe has been replaced but not very good fitment

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,031 miles

Coolant leak

o.s front brake backplate missing

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracks

Fail 18 Jul 2009 100,031 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant leak

o.s front brake backplate missing

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,411 miles

incorrect wheelnuts fitted

little movement in n/s handbrake lever

o/s front brake backplate missing

rear wheels very close to rear springs

timingbelt covers missing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 98,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

incorrect wheelnuts fitted

little movement in n/s handbrake lever

o/s front brake backplate missing

rear wheels very close to rear springs

timingbelt covers missing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,636 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,636 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E873 THA is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E873 THA, 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 E873 THA registered?

E873 THA is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 1988.

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