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E379 PVF

1987 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 PVF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 114,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal VARIOUS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside Heavily Waxoyled/Repaired. Preventing full inspection on components and surrounding areas

Pass 25 May 2024 113,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal VARIOUS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside Heavily Waxoyled/Repaired. Preventing full inspection on components and surrounding areas

Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,354 miles

Brake pipes covered with under seal etc

Corrosion on suspension components.

Lower underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 112,926 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,305 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,924 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,629 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,107 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner arch has a corrosion hole (Not structural part of chassis)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner arch has a corrosion hole (Not structural part of chassis)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,626 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension bushes worn and poor

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension bushes worn and poor

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,101 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,101 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 108,037 miles

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

Oil leak

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,037 miles

Oil leak

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 103,191 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 103,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 101,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,446 miles

handbrake outter cable broken

sceen discoloured round outter edge

Fail 7 Sep 2007 100,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discoloured on o/s of front screen

Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,610 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 96,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 96,466 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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E379 PVF is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E379 PVF, 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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E379 PVF is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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