Have we had this one before? Looks a nice car for someone when fixed up:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-1988-FIAT-PANDA-4X4-light-damaged-project-/181921768030

Paint does look good but MOT history does not

Registration number: F894PFH

Mileage readings are currently only available for MOTs done from 1 August 2011.

• Vehicle makeFIAT
• Vehicle modelPANDA
• Date first used23 August 1988
• Fuel typePetrol
• ColourGrey

MOT history of this vehicle

• Test date18 August 2015
• Expiry date17 August 2016
• Test ResultPass
• Odometer reading136,392 miles
• MOT test number2488 1917 7878
• Advisory notice item(s)
  Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  nearside front lower door hinge play
  nearside rear wheel arch corroding
  offside front inner sill corroded
  offside front inner sill corroded not prescribed area
  

• Test date12 August 2015
• Test ResultFail
• Odometer reading136,383 miles
• MOT test number5762 4472 5264
• Reason(s) for failure
  Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  
• Advisory notice item(s)
  Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  nearside front lower door hinge play
  nearside rear wheel arch corroding
  offside front inner sill corroded
  

Not enough pictures of the damage! No picture from the front, but the rest of the car looks quite tidy.

Although the description says it's "only done 134,000 miles" :what: when the info above states 136k?!

And I doubt that the "wing will repair"

As AndyPanda4x4https://www.fiatforum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=AndyPanda4x4 mentioned this car use to belong to one of our colegues Urchin - it's actually few days after All Souls' Day but R.I.P mate!

Therefore this car MUST live on...

I was annoyed that such a fastidiously restored car was bought then sold on so quickly after Richard's demise, the car should have stayed within the forum. This just adds insult to injury.

A V62 from the post office cost me £25 so not "free".

No front photo' shame to see a rocking horse rare 4x4 SR going to some pillock who saw "Wheeler Dealers".

Hi Guys,

I've researched this car quite a lot over the past couple of weeks and I'm very tempted to buy and restore the car to as new a condition as possible.

I've just done a full check and the corrosion notes on past MOT's concern me, I have a major OCD issues with cars when I start to restore them, could someone perhaps take a look and let me know your thoughts?

https :// totalcarcheck.co.uk/Certificate#F894PFH-lJEzhBGt

Thanks and Hi by the way

Nick.

Hi Nick,

The corrosion points may or may not be a problem, it all depends on how bad they were in the first place and how well they have been repaired. If they have just been patched for the MOT, which is most likely in my opinion, then you problably need to be realistic and expect that the car will need further attention in the next few years, ideally done properly, not just some more patches!

It's impossible to say any more than that without seeing the car, ideally up on a ramp so a proper assesment can be made of its structural condition.

If you are looking for a car to restore to as new I think it is a good base to start from as it was a very tidy car when owned by Richard who was a moderator on here and still looks to be very good. Richard knew Pandas inside out and looked after it very well.

v12klr said:

Hi Guys,

I've researched this car quite a lot over the past couple of weeks and I'm very tempted to buy and restore the car to as new a condition as possible.

Nick.

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Hi Nick,

Was it you posting the photos on facebook? have you bought it?

Shame it's not you mate as you sounded like genuine buyer and the new owner seems to be complete #@$%.
Sorry but claiming that he runs an automotive repair / restoration bussiness and strugling to source mk2 headlamp or front bumper is a joke!!!

kolza said:

Shame it's not you mate as you sounded like genuine buyer and the new owner seems to be complete #@$%.
Sorry but claiming that he runs an automotive repair / restoration bussiness and strugling to source mk2 headlamp or front bumper is a joke!!!

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But why can't I get the parts yesterday just like I can for a Ford Focus

Not mentioning aparently knacked gearbox, probably due to 3rd gear crunch.