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8 HD

1998 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,904 mi
Last recorded46,904 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 HD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 46,904 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,032 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,031 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 39,328 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 39,326 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 31,175 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 131,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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8 HD is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 HD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 HD registered?

8 HD is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is 8 HD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 HD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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