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R104 CGT

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,380 mi
Last recorded47,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate slightly weathered

offside headlamp on minimum

offside rear brake slightly weak

rear suspension sits close to bump stops

Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,380 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate slightly weathered

offside headlamp on minimum

offside rear brake slightly weak

rear suspension sits close to bump stops

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 42,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,141 miles

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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R104 CGT is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R104 CGT, 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 R104 CGT registered?

R104 CGT is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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