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Y127 TBF

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 TBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,005 miles

engine rough running

hole in roof n/s front / corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine rough running

engine warning light on

hole in roof n/s front / corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2006 80,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 68,417 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y127 TBF is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y127 TBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y127 TBF registered?

Y127 TBF is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y127 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 TBF 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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