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V886 GOU

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,007 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,520 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 53,520 miles

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

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

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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V886 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V886 GOU, 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 V886 GOU registered?

V886 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V886 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 GOU 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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