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V218 GHS

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 GHS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,645 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,018 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

engine knocking

large engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,080 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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V218 GHS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V218 GHS, 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 V218 GHS registered?

V218 GHS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V218 GHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 GHS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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