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F696 JNE

1988 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,118 mi
Last recorded21,118 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 JNE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,118 miles

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall inner is cracked but not showing cords

offside front tyre sidewall inner is cracked but not showing cords

offside rear arch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall inner is cracked but not showing any cords

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,844 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 15,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,406 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,159 miles

o/s rear wheel slightly binding.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 11,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust has slight leak of gases.

o/s rear wheel slightly binding.

spare wheel insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,094 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 11,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,934 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 10,918 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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F696 JNE is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F696 JNE, 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 F696 JNE registered?

F696 JNE is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 December 1988.

Is F696 JNE safe to buy?

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