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W187 VCS

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,171 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,576 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 41,564 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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W187 VCS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,034 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 W187 VCS, 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 26 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 W187 VCS registered?

W187 VCS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W187 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W187 VCS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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