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P183 UAG

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,283 mi
Last recorded98,283 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 UAG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust touching vehicle body

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Aug 2007 98,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust touching vehicle body

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 91,948 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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P183 UAG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 75,065 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P183 UAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P183 UAG registered?

P183 UAG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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