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R484 AAS

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,351 mi
Last recorded73,351 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 AAS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,351 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 9 Feb 2006 68,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

underbody rusty but no corrosion

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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R484 AAS is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R484 AAS, 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 R484 AAS registered?

R484 AAS is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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