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F97 RDF

1988 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,844 mi
Last recorded36,844 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 RDF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 36,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 36,826 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,455 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 36,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,965 miles

brake imbalance 22%

corrosion started offside rear outer sill edge

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

offside rear tyre under inflated

play in both front gland nuts & top strut mountings

strong advise nearside front side light dim

Fail 10 Jan 2011 35,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake imbalance 22%

corrosion started offside rear outer sill edge

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

offside rear tyre under inflated

play in both front gland nuts & top strut mountings

strong advise nearside front side light dim

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,450 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 35,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,871 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

offside rear tyre is perishing

spare wheel is loose

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,870 miles

both front shock absorber top mountings have slight play

nearsidefront inner steering rack joint has slight play

stong advise both offside tyres perishing

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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F97 RDF is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F97 RDF, 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 F97 RDF registered?

F97 RDF is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F97 RDF safe to buy?

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