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F654 GUF

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,536 mi
Last recorded62,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 GUF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

carburettor worn - tick over speed erratic

drivers door bottoms corroded

n/s front tyre cracked & perished

n/s rear tyre cracked & perished

o/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

vehicle generally corroding & bears considerable welded repair

Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,536 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door bottoms corroded

n/s front tyre cracked & perished

n/s rear tyre cracked & perished

o/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

vehicle generally corroding & bears considerable welded repair

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,842 miles

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

chassis sections etc. corroded

considerable repair to rear subframe/wishbone

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

cv boots & rack gaiteres deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in bottom swivels

some play in front strut top mountings

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

wash wipe could be better

Fail 28 May 2008 61,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

chassis sections etc. corroded

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

cv boots & rack gaiteres deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight play in bottom swivels

some play in front strut top mountings

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating

wash wipe could be better

Pass 24 May 2007 59,708 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 59,707 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

door bottoms corroded

front wheelbearings show signs of wear

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2006 58,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 58,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

n/s front brake binding slightly

n/s mirror missing

o/s rear brakes binding slightly

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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F654 GUF is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F654 GUF, 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 F654 GUF registered?

F654 GUF is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F654 GUF safe to buy?

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