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Y336 RET

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY336 RET
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,031 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 77,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,880 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,852 miles

Car overheated.

Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,852 miles

Car overheated.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y336 RET is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y336 RET, 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 Y336 RET registered?

Y336 RET is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y336 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y336 RET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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