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S265 EDP

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V77,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 EDP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 85 16V
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 130,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes uneven

Fail 17 Jan 2008 130,947 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes uneven

Fail 30 Nov 2007 130,643 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 124,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 119,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 119,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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S265 EDP is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 77,441 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 S265 EDP, 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 27 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 S265 EDP registered?

S265 EDP is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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