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F604 LTW

1988 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,090 mi
Last recorded67,090 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 LTW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,090 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,079 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear chassis corroded in non-prescribed area

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has corrosion all over

Fail 20 Aug 2018 67,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear chassis corroded in non-prescribed area

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has corrosion all over

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,934 miles

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 Jul 2016 66,933 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,752 miles

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,569 miles

Adnormal belt noise

All suspension bush cracked and perished but no movement

All tyres cracked but not showing cords

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate detiorated but still readable

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner driveshaft joint leaking fluid

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear chassie rail advance corrosion

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Reverse light in/op

Spare wheel flat

Fail 28 Jul 2011 46,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Adnormal belt noise

All suspension bush cracked and perished but no movement

All tyres cracked but not showing cords

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate detiorated but still readable

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner driveshaft joint leaking fluid

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear chassie rail advance corrosion

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Reverse light in/op

Spare wheel flat

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,950 miles

alternator belt noisy

front suspension lower arm bushes cracking & bottom ball joint dust covers poor condition

n/s & o/s front cv boots cracking slightly

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

rear coil springs and mounting points advanced corrosion

rear exhaust poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes poor condition

repairs to outer and underbody sills to floor appear correct at time of test

repairs to rear chassis appear correct

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,950 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt noisy

front suspension lower arm bushes cracking & bottom ball joint dust covers poor condition

n/s & o/s front cv boots cracking slightly

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

rear coil springs and mounting points advanced corrosion

rear exhaust poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes poor condition

repairs to outer and underbody sills to floor appear correct at time of test

repairs to rear chassis appear correct

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 45,798 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s lower suspension arm bushes poor condition

repairs to o/s floor to outer sill appear correct

Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm bushes poor condition

repairs to o/s floor to outer sill appear correct

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,869 miles

n/s & o/s front track control arm bushes perishing

n/s & o/s rear spring tops advanced corrosion

n/s underbody sill corroded - but outside prescribed area

Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,869 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s & o/s front track control arm bushes adv wear

n/s & o/s rear spring mounting tops adv corrosion

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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F604 LTW is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F604 LTW, 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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F604 LTW is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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