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Y279 OGS

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,005 mi
Last recorded57,005 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 OGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2011 57,005 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,128 miles

front smash front panel replaced

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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Y279 OGS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 55,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y279 OGS, 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 25 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 Y279 OGS registered?

Y279 OGS is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y279 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y279 OGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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