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S158 GFB

1999 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

accident damage rear bumper and boot

nearside front indiciator lense slight damage

neraside rear tyre cracking and nail in tread

offside front tyre worn onside edge and on wear bars

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,665 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 75,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 66,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 60,652 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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S158 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S158 GFB, 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 S158 GFB registered?

S158 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S158 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 GFB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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