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R156 AAS

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 AAS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2007 92,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 80,767 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 80,604 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 80,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front to center floor corroded

offside front to center floor corroded

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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R156 AAS is a 1997 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 20%.

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 R156 AAS, 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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R156 AAS is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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