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F263 GWT

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 GWT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 137,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 135,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 134,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 133,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 133,150 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 132,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 130,062 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 123,466 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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F263 GWT is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F263 GWT, 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 F263 GWT registered?

F263 GWT is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F263 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 GWT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F263 GWT have outstanding finance?

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