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S586 SBJ

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,290 mi
Last recorded86,290 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 SBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,290 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORDER

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,826 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT

Pass 21 Dec 2005 74,851 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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S586 SBJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S586 SBJ, 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 S586 SBJ registered?

S586 SBJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S586 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S586 SBJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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