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V289 EVF

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,419 mi
Last recorded45,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 EVF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,419 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 33,053 miles

exhaust rear section in poor condition

front brake imbalance 20 %

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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V289 EVF is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V289 EVF, 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 V289 EVF registered?

V289 EVF is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V289 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 EVF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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