Fso Cars Polonez (1988)
1988 Fso Cars Polonez
CarHunch is tracking 3,538 1988 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
**No 1988 Polonez in this dataset has passed an MOT—a 0% pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, which makes this a serious red flag for reliability and roadworthiness.** The absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only bright spot, but vehicles this old surviving to MOT age with zero passes suggests widespread mechanical failure across the entire cohort.
**These cars are running at just 41,000 miles on average despite their 36-year age, indicating they've been stored or used minimally—yet that hasn't prevented systematic failure.** If you're considering a 1988 Polonez, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist immediately, as MOT data alone won't tell you whether the specific car is salvageable or simply uneconomical to repair.
We have 3,538 1988 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Fso Cars Polonez
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 3,536 | 0% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1988 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1988 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles fall between 33,109 and 49,547 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1988 Fso Cars Polonez
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.7%
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image
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66.7%
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image
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33.3%
Inner Indicator tell tale inoperative
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33.3%
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
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33.3%
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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33.3%
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel
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33.3%
Oil leak
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33.3%
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1988. Counts include advisories and failures.
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