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IUI 5438

1988 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,583 mi
Last recorded47,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 5438
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,583 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 47,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 47,583 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,054 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 46,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both headlamp lenses damaged

idle speed high

slight movement in both front suspension strut upper mounts

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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IUI 5438 is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 IUI 5438, 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

How do I check the history of IUI 5438?

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What year was IUI 5438 registered?

IUI 5438 is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is IUI 5438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 5438 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IUI 5438 have outstanding finance?

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