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W489 JEU

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 JEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,421 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,662 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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W489 JEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W489 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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How do I check the history of W489 JEU?

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What year was W489 JEU registered?

W489 JEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W489 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 JEU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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