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EIG 9491

1999 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 9491
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2011 74,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

all springs rusty

front suspension very rusty

os tyre cracked and cut

rear axle and suspension very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,221 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 66,221 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine missfire

knock on front susp

rear indi faiding

rear tyres cracking

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight blow on exhaust

subframe, brake pipes brake discs floors and susp. very rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,364 miles

front discs in poor condition

judder from offside front brake

offside front washer jet not very effective

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,015 miles

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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EIG 9491 is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EIG 9491, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EIG 9491 registered?

EIG 9491 is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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The MOT history for EIG 9491 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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