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NBZ 2546

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 2546
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 118,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 118,976 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 106,439 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 106,439 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,803 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 93,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

** strong advise ** †bad oil leak from engine

** strong advise ** †front brake flexis hoses cracked

** strong advise ** †radiator leaking

** strong advise** †clutch pedal heavy

** strong advise** †front brake discs worn

** strong advise~** †oil level low

damage to o/s/f wing

drivers seat loose

front no. plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front wiper linkage worn

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

o/s/f tyre, cut in sidewall

sump pan porus

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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NBZ 2546 is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBZ 2546, 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 NBZ 2546 registered?

NBZ 2546 is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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