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E30 RCL

1987 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,484 mi
Last recorded101,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 RCL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,484 miles

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

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

front wiper torn

spare wheeel obscuring components in engine bay

Fail 3 Jul 2014 101,482 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

front wiper torn

spare wheeel obscuring components in engine bay

Pass 28 May 2013 98,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2013 98,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 92,837 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 92,836 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 89,867 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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E30 RCL is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E30 RCL, 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 E30 RCL registered?

E30 RCL is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E30 RCL safe to buy?

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