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F597 HTY

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,019 mi
Last recorded83,019 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 HTY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 83,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,979 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 82,969 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,706 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,706 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slighty deterioated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight corrosion rust blisters

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 71,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON DRIVERS DOOR SKIN

Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,780 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 59,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F597 HTY is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F597 HTY, 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 F597 HTY registered?

F597 HTY is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F597 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F597 HTY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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