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F315 MLF

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 MLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner nearside front inner sill is corroded.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner nearside front inner sill is corroded.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 43,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,112 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 27,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 27,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 May 2013 22,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 22,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 21,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 21,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 18,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,387 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 14,387 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 10,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 9,913 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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F315 MLF is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F315 MLF, 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 F315 MLF registered?

F315 MLF is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F315 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F315 MLF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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