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E274 SYC

1987 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 SYC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 107,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,747 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 100,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 92,815 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

some areas are getting quite rusty under vehicle.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,512 miles

some areas under vehicle little rusting

Fail 21 Feb 2006 86,425 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f sills excessively corroded but not witin a prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2006 86,322 miles

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

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

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

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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E274 SYC is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 E274 SYC, 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 E274 SYC registered?

E274 SYC is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E274 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E274 SYC shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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