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E961 JJU

1988 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 JJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 123,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/c/a bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/c/a bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 121,685 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 121,685 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 120,013 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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E961 JJU is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E961 JJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E961 JJU registered?

E961 JJU is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E961 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E961 JJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E961 JJU have outstanding finance?

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