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P543 XEU

1996 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,485 miles

both rear floors corroded at jacking points

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,863 miles

both rear floors weak (jacking point area)

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,718 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,631 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V?

Based on 877 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Direction indicator incorrect colour 60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
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P543 XEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P543 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P543 XEU registered?

P543 XEU is a 1996 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P543 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 XEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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