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Y228 RBR

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 RBR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,445 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 61,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 52,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 37,802 miles

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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Y228 RBR is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,849 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 Y228 RBR, 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 25 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 Y228 RBR registered?

Y228 RBR is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y228 RBR safe to buy?

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