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F948 EMB

1988 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

106,799 mi
Last recorded106,799 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 EMB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,799 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,041 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 106,041 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated inner and outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,693 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 104,526 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 102,052 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Central Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,976 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,680 miles

outer sills corroded

underbody corroded

Oil leak

front arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 94,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 94,593 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear under floors corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,598 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 84,598 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,636 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 81,571 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,199 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 74,015 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,860 miles

unable to assess welding on nearside rear & offside rear inner sills due to underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2008 71,838 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,064 miles

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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F948 EMB is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 F948 EMB, 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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F948 EMB is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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