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X744 MEB

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,129 mi
Last recorded61,129 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX744 MEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 61,129 miles

damage to n/s/f bodywork

slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 22 May 2007 54,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2007 54,921 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,400 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 43,400 miles

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

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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X744 MEB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 X744 MEB, 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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How do I check the history of X744 MEB?

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What year was X744 MEB registered?

X744 MEB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X744 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X744 MEB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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