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V608 FSL

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 FSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 92,316 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 92,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 88,924 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has a coolant leak

Fail 11 Jun 2007 85,912 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,649 miles

both front side lights dim

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut not through to cord

sump porious leaking oil

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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V608 FSL is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V608 FSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V608 FSL registered?

V608 FSL is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V608 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V608 FSL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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