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E386 ELM

1987 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,808 mi
Last recorded41,808 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 ELM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 41,808 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 41,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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E386 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E386 ELM, 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 E386 ELM?

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What year was E386 ELM registered?

E386 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E386 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E386 ELM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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