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X549 LJW

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 LJW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,715 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 77,715 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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X549 LJW is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Orange 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 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X549 LJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X549 LJW registered?

X549 LJW is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X549 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X549 LJW 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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