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V173 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 102,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,848 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 81,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V173 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 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 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V173 LFB, 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 26 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 V173 LFB registered?

V173 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V173 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V173 LFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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