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P483 JBA

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,222 mi
Last recorded84,222 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 JBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,222 miles

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

exhaust fouling on part of vehicle

offside rear brake requires attention

Fail 12 Mar 2009 84,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust fouling on part of vehicle

offside rear brake requires attention

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,909 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 76,863 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 76,789 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 69,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 69,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 57,053 miles

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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P483 JBA is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P483 JBA, 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 P483 JBA registered?

P483 JBA is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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