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P123 TFG

1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio75,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 TFG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 99,851 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

play in steering rack o/s

windscreen washers weak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate cracked

play in steering rack o/s

windscreen washers weak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 93,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside and nearside front lower ball joints gaitors split

Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside and nearside front lower ball joints gaitors split

Pass 3 Feb 2007 86,760 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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P123 TFG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 75,125 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 90 Elx Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P123 TFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P123 TFG registered?

P123 TFG is a 1996 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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