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R710 SUD

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 SUD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 86,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,789 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 78,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,993 miles

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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R710 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R710 SUD, 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 R710 SUD registered?

R710 SUD is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R710 SUD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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