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V277 ELX

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 72,735 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 65,657 miles

osf cv boot seeping grease

rear tyres cracking on side wall and nsf tyre low

Fail 8 May 2009 65,657 miles

osf cv boot seeping grease

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracking on side wall and nsf tyre low

Pass 20 May 2008 59,954 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,954 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 55,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 51,294 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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V277 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,512 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 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V277 ELX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V277 ELX registered?

V277 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V277 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V277 ELX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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