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X398 BNU

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,308 mi
Last recorded42,308 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,738 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,804 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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X398 BNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X398 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X398 BNU registered?

X398 BNU is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2001.

Is X398 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X398 BNU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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