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T988 DBF

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V77,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 DBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s wiper torn

Pass 29 Mar 2008
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,190 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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T988 DBF is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 T988 DBF, 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 27 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 T988 DBF registered?

T988 DBF is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T988 DBF safe to buy?

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