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V656 JGA

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 JGA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 64,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 59,265 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AIR BOX INSECURE

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 44,775 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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V656 JGA is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V656 JGA, 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 V656 JGA registered?

V656 JGA is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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