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E984 DUT

1987 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,047 mi
Last recorded46,047 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 DUT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,047 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 45,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 43,107 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 43,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,088 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,067 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 43,067 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,402 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

near side front inner cv boot insercure

Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,312 miles

Oil leak

near side front inner cv boot insercure

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,046 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 42,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E984 DUT is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 E984 DUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E984 DUT registered?

E984 DUT is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E984 DUT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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