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S212 MEC

1998 Fiat Punto GT

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto GT80,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 MEC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 86,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 86,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,865 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 80,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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S212 MEC is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 80,076 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S212 MEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S212 MEC registered?

S212 MEC is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S212 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 MEC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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