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Y742 LNW

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,416 mi
Last recorded79,416 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V62,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 LNW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,416 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 79,409 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to wheel rims

surface rust to both front brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to wheel rims

surface rust to both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,428 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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Y742 LNW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y742 LNW, 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 Y742 LNW registered?

Y742 LNW is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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