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X398 NER

2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,026 mi
Last recorded81,026 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V55,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 NER
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 81,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 81,026 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 72,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,122 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 61,821 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 61,821 miles

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

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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X398 NER is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X398 NER, 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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What year was X398 NER registered?

X398 NER is a 2001 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X398 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for X398 NER shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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