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R128 TWL

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 TWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 106,885 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floors

Fail 7 Jul 2008 106,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floors

Pass 29 May 2007 95,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 89,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 89,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 87,159 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 87,159 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V?

Based on 877 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 67
Direction indicator incorrect colour 60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
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R128 TWL is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V 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 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 84,582 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 85 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R128 TWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R128 TWL is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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