MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
eng t/belt tensioner noisy
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front tyres 2mm on inner edges
metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
slight sweat from nearside front shock absorber
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V?
Based on 877 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R396 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R396 BFB, 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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R396 BFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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