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F577 DGF

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,733 mi
Last recorded149,733 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 149,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 149,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 142,932 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured hub. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all front gaiter perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,321 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 122,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,044 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 118,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,179 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 105,177 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 102,378 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front indicator lens cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2010 102,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 97,644 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 89,298 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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F577 DGF is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F577 DGF, 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 F577 DGF registered?

F577 DGF is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F577 DGF safe to buy?

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