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A18 WPG

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,581 mi
Last recorded79,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WPG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,581 miles

corrosion to floor near jacking points

corrosion to inner sills

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,446 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 79,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2006 72,434 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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A18 WPG is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 78,743 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 WPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 WPG registered?

A18 WPG is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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