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R425 HJO

1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V75,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 HJO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,883 miles

brake pads low on front bad oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Jul 2008 95,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,559 miles

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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R425 HJO is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 75,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R425 HJO, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R425 HJO registered?

R425 HJO is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R425 HJO safe to buy?

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