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R389 CWW

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,219 mi
Last recorded42,219 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 CWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,219 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,840 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R389 CWW is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R389 CWW, 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 R389 CWW registered?

R389 CWW is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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