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X587 FHT

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 FHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 55,450 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 55,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 51,775 miles

off side handbrake slightly low

water leak on engine

Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,681 miles

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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X587 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,305 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X587 FHT, 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 25 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 X587 FHT registered?

X587 FHT is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X587 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X587 FHT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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