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R457 YGV

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,040 mi
Last recorded94,040 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 YGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,277 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 87,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r jacking points corroded & getting weak

rear exhust box support rubbers split

Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,755 miles

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

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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R457 YGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Turquoise 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 R457 YGV, 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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What year was R457 YGV registered?

R457 YGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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