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R887 FWY

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 FWY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,491 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,458 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,509 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,490 miles

drivers front tyre getting worn o inside edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 63,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

drivers front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 57,170 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005

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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R887 FWY is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R887 FWY, 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 R887 FWY registered?

R887 FWY is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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