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S127 DWH

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,288 mi
Last recorded158,288 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 DWH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 158,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 145,084 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 145,084 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 133,679 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 133,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 124,220 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 124,220 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 124,158 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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S127 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 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 SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S127 DWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S127 DWH registered?

S127 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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