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F420 MSL

1988 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,854 mi
Last recorded64,854 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 MSL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 64,854 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust damaged

front wiper torn

n/s/f mirror glass missing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in track rod end

Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,274 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

battery insecure

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on front suspension

front washers work from rear switch

gear linkage just hitting exhaust

hole in body at tow bar

horn works from new button

new hangers made for exhaust

rear bumper sl;ighty insecure

rear number plate cracked

rear shockers corroded

rear tyres are slighty cracked on sidewalls

rear wiper missing

slight play in offside front door

slight play in seat runners

spare wheel insecure

water pump leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,274 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on front suspension

front washers work from rear switch

gear linkage just hitting exhaust

hole in body at tow bar

horn works from new button

new hangers made for exhaust

rear bumper sl;ighty insecure

rear number plate cracked

rear shockers corroded

rear tyres are slighty cracked on sidewalls

rear wiper missing

slight play in offside front door

slight play in seat runners

spare wheel insecure

water pump leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,617 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 62,617 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F420 MSL is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F420 MSL, 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 F420 MSL registered?

F420 MSL is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F420 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F420 MSL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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