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V860 GWA

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,307 mi
Last recorded86,307 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 GWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 86,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,823 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,823 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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V860 GWA is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Orange 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 V860 GWA, 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 V860 GWA registered?

V860 GWA is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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