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S188 VGB

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

53,237 mi
Last recorded53,237 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team70,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 VGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Team
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 53,237 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 53,237 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,379 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,379 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 46,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 46,380 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Team?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 474
Direction indicator incorrect colour 401
position lamp(s) not working 336
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 296
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
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S188 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team 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 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 70,025 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 60 Team fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 474 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S188 VGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S188 VGB registered?

S188 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S188 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 VGB 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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