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4998 LJ

1999 Fiat Punto 55

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration4998 LJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 123,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 123,471 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 123,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,770 miles

exhaust system knocking on rear beam axle

front end of vehicle damaged

front end of vehicle repaired in gaffa tape ie: n/s/front bumper

Fail 3 Nov 2007 115,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust system knocking on rear beam axle

front end of vehicle damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2007 115,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 105,969 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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4998 LJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto 55 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4998 LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4998 LJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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