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W986 OAE

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,630 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

car over heating

coolant leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2007 80,468 miles

Nearside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 71,640 miles

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

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

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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W986 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W986 OAE, 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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What year was W986 OAE registered?

W986 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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