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R611 AEV

1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V84,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 62,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R611 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R611 AEV, 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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What year was R611 AEV registered?

R611 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R611 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 AEV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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