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L8 JLY

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 JLY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,895 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,895 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,010 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 65,978 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,140 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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L8 JLY is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,034 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 JLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 JLY registered?

L8 JLY is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is L8 JLY safe to buy?

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