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D394 SFC

1987 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,492 mi
Last recorded39,492 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 SFC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,470 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2008 39,444 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front tie bar bushes badly perished.

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

Vehicle very rusty

Both lower ball joint dust covers missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,380 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside floor holed.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,252 miles

Rear shock absorber lower bushes getting weak

Vehicle getting very rusty. †

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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D394 SFC is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D394 SFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D394 SFC registered?

D394 SFC is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D394 SFC safe to buy?

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