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R346 LRA

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,870 mi
Last recorded83,870 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 LRA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,870 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

low reading on o/s hand brake slight wear in n/s track rod end low tread on n/s front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 74,455 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,760 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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R346 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Red 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 R346 LRA, 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 R346 LRA registered?

R346 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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