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X347 DJR

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 DJR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 97,562 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 97,538 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers judder/ motor?

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,827 miles

exhaust system very rusty and weak

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 53,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,881 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X347 DJR is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,305 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 X347 DJR, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X347 DJR is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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