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R91 CGT

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 CGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 55,556 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 43,724 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 43,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R91 CGT is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R91 CGT, 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 R91 CGT registered?

R91 CGT is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R91 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 CGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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