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F338 TAB

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 TAB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 92,096 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Sill has excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,800 miles

oil leak

rear arches corroding

rear handbrake effort just met requirements

rear leaf springs corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,800 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear arches corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,255 miles

both rear arches corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,255 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both rear arches corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,912 miles

near side front slight play inner steering arm

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,796 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,785 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,764 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,485 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,472 miles

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,220 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,391 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,846 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 62,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,479 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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F338 TAB is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 61,465 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 F338 TAB, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F338 TAB registered?

F338 TAB is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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