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D228 TFJ

1987 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 TFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,747 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 76,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,082 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,863 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 48,326 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,444 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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D228 TFJ is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,990 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 D228 TFJ, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D228 TFJ registered?

D228 TFJ is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D228 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D228 TFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D228 TFJ have outstanding finance?

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