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D872 DLE

1987 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD872 DLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 34,709 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,778 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 29,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,466 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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D872 DLE is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D872 DLE, 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 D872 DLE registered?

D872 DLE is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D872 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D872 DLE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D872 DLE have outstanding finance?

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