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W473 PDL

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 PDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 60,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 60,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,342 miles

nearside beam pattern slightly diffused

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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W473 PDL is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Grey 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 W473 PDL, 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 W473 PDL registered?

W473 PDL is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W473 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W473 PDL 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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