CarVerify

Free Car Check

R123 HVV

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,315 mi
Last recorded153,315 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 HVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 153,315 miles

lite corrosion to both rear floors

Pass 27 Sep 2007 145,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 133,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 120,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 120,183 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
Full Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R123 HVV is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 75,672 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 R123 HVV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R123 HVV?

You can check the full history of R123 HVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R123 HVV registered?

R123 HVV is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R123 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 HVV 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.

Does R123 HVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R123 HVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.