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R199 JCN

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,460 mi
Last recorded79,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 JCN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

support bracket for radiator corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,902 miles

brake pipes heavily waxoyl'd

oil leak

rear seatbelts retract ok . but slow in operation

rear wiper blade req'd

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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R199 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R199 JCN, 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.

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What year was R199 JCN registered?

R199 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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