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P982 WDS

1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx75,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 WDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 90 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,870 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake disc's corroded

front registration plate damaged/slightly deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged & security poor!

o/s/f antiroll bar bush bracket slightly distorted

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 11 Mar 2009 102,870 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake disc's corroded

front registration plate damaged/slightly deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged & security poor!

o/s/f antiroll bar bush bracket slightly distorted

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,684 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside brake hose ferrule corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Offside and nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 97,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front belt deriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside brake hose ferrule corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Engine oil very low

Offside and nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2007 92,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 92,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre has slight flat spot on tread

Oil leak at sump

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 81,012 miles

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

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

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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P982 WDS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P982 WDS, 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 P982 WDS registered?

P982 WDS is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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