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V290 HOU

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,558 mi
Last recorded72,558 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 66,782 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,134 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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V290 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V290 HOU, 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 V290 HOU registered?

V290 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V290 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 HOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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