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W257 JEU

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,103 mi
Last recorded66,103 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 JEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,103 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,435 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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W257 JEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W257 JEU, 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 W257 JEU registered?

W257 JEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W257 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 JEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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