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P738 EHC

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,166 mi
Last recorded119,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 EHC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 106,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion to inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner/outer sills and floor pans

heavy corrosion to suspension compents and sills

n/s head light damaged

n/s/r shock damp

o/s hand brake cable in poor condtion

play in steering rack

Fail 27 May 2008 106,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion to inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner/outer sills and floor pans

heavy corrosion to suspension compents and sills

n/s head light damaged

n/s/f shock slightly damp

n/s/r shock damp

o/s hand brake cable in poor condtion

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2007 94,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 82,279 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
brake recording little or no effort 48
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P738 EHC is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 75,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P738 EHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P738 EHC registered?

P738 EHC is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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