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F697 FMR

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,535 mi
Last recorded80,535 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF697 FMR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,535 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,791 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2005 77,231 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 77,230 miles

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

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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F697 FMR is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F697 FMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F697 FMR registered?

F697 FMR is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F697 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F697 FMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F697 FMR have outstanding finance?

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