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P285 VOU

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio82,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,628 miles

Both side rear pans are corroded.

Near side steering rack inner joint has slight play.

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 129,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 117,388 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit †o/s/f tyre 2.mm †

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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P285 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P285 VOU, 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 29 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 P285 VOU registered?

P285 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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