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Y497 MRB

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,656 mi
Last recorded53,656 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 MRB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,656 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield loose

vehicle accidental repaired.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,815 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 46,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 39,557 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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Y497 MRB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y497 MRB, 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 Y497 MRB registered?

Y497 MRB is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y497 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 MRB 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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