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Y791 GHU

2001 Fiat Punto 1.

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,751 mi
Last recorded51,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto 1.55,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 GHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 50,407 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 45,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,303 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 40,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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Y791 GHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1. in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y791 GHU, 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 Y791 GHU registered?

Y791 GHU is a 2001 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y791 GHU safe to buy?

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