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V144 HOU

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,232 mi
Last recorded77,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,599 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 53,682 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,682 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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V144 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 61,314 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V144 HOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V144 HOU registered?

V144 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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