1987 Fiat Panda 0.8L Petrol · D36 ELE

The Fiat Panda passed its most recent MOT on 20 July 2023 at 4,939 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last official test. The prior test on 14 July 2023 at 4,920 miles resulted in a failure, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, the vehicle has been without a recorded test for nearly three years. The recorded mileage of 4,939 miles against a 39-year lifespan equates to roughly 127 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use. The gap between the two July 2023 tests shows only 19 miles accrued in six days, and no further entries exist beyond that date. Such sparse, low-mileage data limits diagnostic depth, though the absence of advisories on the passing test implies no flagged wear at that time. A buyer should physically verify the vehicle's standing condition given the long lapse since the last MOT. Prolonged inactivity over three years risks perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion to structural underbody points despite the clean 2023 record. The suspension bushes, exhaust system, and brake discs warrant hands-on inspection for deterioration unseen in the historical entries. No recurring mechanical faults appear across the supplied history, so no worsening trend is evident from the data alone. The 1987 chassis demands scrutiny for age-related rust at sills and floorpan, areas the MOT record did not flag but which commonly affect vehicles of this era left unused.