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P753 XEU

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 117,470 miles

offside rear tyre perished

slight travel parking brake

general surface corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside front inner sill, not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 113,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2006 112,015 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 106,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 106,275 miles

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

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

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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P753 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P753 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 P753 XEU registered?

P753 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P753 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P753 XEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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