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S171 BWS

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,242 mi
Last recorded158,242 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 158,242 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 158,170 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 153,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 153,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 143,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 131,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 117,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 117,427 miles

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.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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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.

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