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V629 GFT

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 GFT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 86,981 miles

mojor oil leak from sump

Fail 19 May 2009 86,981 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mojor oil leak from sump

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,795 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,647 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,260 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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V629 GFT is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V629 GFT, 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 V629 GFT registered?

V629 GFT is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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