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P575 XEU

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,042 mi
Last recorded65,042 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2007 65,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 62,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P575 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 84,582 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 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 P575 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 29 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 P575 XEU registered?

P575 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P575 XEU safe to buy?

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