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LF51 JVG

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 JVG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,055 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 48,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,160 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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LF51 JVG is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 JVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 JVG registered?

LF51 JVG is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LF51 JVG safe to buy?

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