MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
wind screen cracked on near side
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
needs new sump leaking oil
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear lap belt buckle plastic broken,buckle ok, Rocker cover gasket leaking
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?
Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S171 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S171 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S171 BWS registered?
S171 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 27 November 1998.
Is S171 BWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S171 BWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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