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X398 OVV

2001 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,259 mi
Last recorded81,259 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 OVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,259 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 78,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general light corrosion found to both rear floors and offside front chassis

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,187 miles

general light corrosion found to both rear floors and offside front chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,437 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

rear brake pads on limit

windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,856 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 72,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 68,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,258 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 65,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 61,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,180 miles

rear brakes noisey

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 OVV is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

X398 OVV is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X398 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X398 OVV shows 12 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.

Does X398 OVV have outstanding finance?

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