MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,496 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?
Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P498 FAS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P498 FAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P498 FAS registered?
P498 FAS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P498 FAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P498 FAS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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