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S385 TYC

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,860 mi
Last recorded80,860 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 TYC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,860 miles

front exhaust showing signs of pitting and slight leak starting

rear no plate showing signs of contamation starting

Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust showing signs of pitting and slight leak starting

rear no plate showing signs of contamation starting

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,347 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre wearing down to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,023 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2009 76,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,182 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,890 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 65,890 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,761 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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S385 TYC is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S385 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S385 TYC?

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What year was S385 TYC registered?

S385 TYC is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S385 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 TYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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