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Y989 CAH

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,814 mi
Last recorded17,814 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 856,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 CAH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 May 2008 17,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,580 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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Y989 CAH is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 56,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y989 CAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of Y989 CAH?

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What year was Y989 CAH registered?

Y989 CAH is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y989 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 CAH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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