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L88 OAT

1999 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,740 mi
Last recorded112,740 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 OAT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,740 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 112,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 85,210 miles

see advisory note no994134076179

Fail 23 Jun 2006 85,208 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s o/s rear floors in a rusty condition

Pass 1 Jul 2005 78,067 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 78,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L88 OAT is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L88 OAT, 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 L88 OAT registered?

L88 OAT is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is L88 OAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 OAT 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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