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P385 DLS

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,892 mi
Last recorded91,892 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 DLS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 91,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front tyres are a different size to the rears

nearside front headlight aim not tested due to inscure headlamp

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,455 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 83,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r foot and handbrake is low but just meets requirements

Fail 6 Jul 2007 83,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 80,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P385 DLS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P385 DLS, 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 P385 DLS registered?

P385 DLS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P385 DLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 DLS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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