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F143 PLE

1988 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,168 mi
Last recorded75,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 PLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,168 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both drivers and passenger door skins corroded but taped over not causing jagged edge

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,268 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 66,116 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,787 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside door corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,584 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside door corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,375 miles

Oil leak

slight reduced dampening nearside front shock

Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

slight reduced dampening nearside front shock

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,028 miles

Advise coolant cap insecure and unable to resecure.

Advise slight oil leak from osf steering rack boot.

Advise spare wheel is under the bonnet and is insecure

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,746 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 48,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front track control arm bushes persihed

leak from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,134 miles

Front bumper insecure on the o/s/f.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 41,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure on the o/s/f.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,003 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wall perished and split.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre wall perished and split.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,572 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,628 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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F143 PLE is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 F143 PLE, 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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F143 PLE is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 December 1988.

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