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M2 ELO

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,646 mi
Last recorded65,646 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 ELO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 65,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,043 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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M2 ELO is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M2 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M2 ELO registered?

M2 ELO is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is M2 ELO safe to buy?

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