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W487 XBT

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 XBT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight perishing o/s rear tyre

slight perishing to root of o/s front tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,958 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight perishing o/s rear tyre

slight perishing to root of o/s front tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 69,538 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 62,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,990 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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W487 XBT is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Green 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 W487 XBT, 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 W487 XBT registered?

W487 XBT is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W487 XBT safe to buy?

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