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P169 EVN

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio82,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 EVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx Cabrio
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,775 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 96,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,081 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 89,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 75,708 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 75,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio?

Based on 511 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
4,504
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
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P169 EVN is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 82,992 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 90 Elx Cabrio fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P169 EVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P169 EVN registered?

P169 EVN is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx Cabrio, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P169 EVN safe to buy?

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