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V286 FFV

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 FFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,673 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 92,665 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 1 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,296 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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V286 FFV is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 61,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V286 FFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V286 FFV registered?

V286 FFV is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V286 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V286 FFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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