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E953 VMB

1987 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,912 mi
Last recorded48,912 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE953 VMB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2005 48,912 miles

backing plates on front discs corroded

different sizes tyres front and rear

front suspension joints rubber covers split

Fail 5 Sep 2005 48,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

backing plates on front discs corroded

front suspension joints rubber covers split

tyres. 145/70/13 front. 135/13 rear

Fail 25 Aug 2005 48,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

exhaust fouling body

front brake back plates corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

rubber covers on track rod ends and bottom balljoints split

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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E953 VMB is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,990 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 E953 VMB, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E953 VMB registered?

E953 VMB is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E953 VMB safe to buy?

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