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B878 DRS

1985 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,362 mi
Last recorded12,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Fiat Panda27,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 DRS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 12,362 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

spare under bonnet defective

Fail 22 Jan 2024 12,362 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

spare under bonnet defective

hazzards not working

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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B878 DRS is a 1985 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 27,961 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 B878 DRS, 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 41 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 B878 DRS registered?

B878 DRS is a 1985 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B878 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B878 DRS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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