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W416 RLF

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW416 RLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,612 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling fan faulty

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,604 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet will not close

cooling fan faulty

Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,085 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,085 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 72,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 64,713 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 64,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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W416 RLF is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W416 RLF, 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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W416 RLF is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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