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R554 BKK

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,675 mi
Last recorded76,675 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 BKK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,675 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 69,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,498 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 62,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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R554 BKK is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R554 BKK, 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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R554 BKK is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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