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R795 GEG

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 GEG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 90,783 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air box airpipe split

engine rattling badly

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack (no cord shown)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,699 miles

front discs poor

many parts of structure starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2008 88,699 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs poor

many parts of structure starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,209 miles

under vehicle tatty

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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R795 GEG is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Grey 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 R795 GEG, 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 R795 GEG registered?

R795 GEG is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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