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V830 EGF

1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V61,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 EGF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2008 70,253 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

1.Advise n/s/r outer sill damaged

2.Advise Knocking from engine-Suspect camshaft/Bottom end Knock

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,722 miles

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

air bag light on

bonnet cable broken

park brake warning light inop

Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

parking brake warning light not working

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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V830 EGF is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V830 EGF, 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 V830 EGF registered?

V830 EGF is a 1999 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V830 EGF safe to buy?

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