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E289 HST

1987 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,467 mi
Last recorded39,467 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 HST
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,140 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 39,137 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,108 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,106 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,898 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 38,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 38,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,792 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 37,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,771 miles

slight corrosion to a non componant related frame

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,141 miles

slight corrosion to a non componant related frame

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,704 miles

slight corrosion to a non componant related frame

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,032 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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E289 HST is a 1987 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E289 HST, 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

How do I check the history of E289 HST?

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What year was E289 HST registered?

E289 HST is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E289 HST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 HST shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E289 HST have outstanding finance?

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