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E448 BUF

1987 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Fiat Panda59,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 BUF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front noplate cracked

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have play in shafts

Fail 25 Oct 2010 104,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front noplate cracked

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have play in shafts

Fail 4 Aug 2010 104,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 103,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front sill edge and outrigger holed

offside front sill edge rusted

Fail 18 Aug 2009 103,705 miles

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

offside front sill edge rusted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front sill edge and outrigger holed

Pass 13 Aug 2008 103,483 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front sills and floor edges rusted

rear sills rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 102,134 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front sills rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,768 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front suspension strut tops worn

nearside and offside inner and outer sills rusted

Pass 25 Aug 2005 98,628 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E448 BUF is a 1987 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E448 BUF, 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 E448 BUF registered?

E448 BUF is a 1987 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 September 1987.

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