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S242 VCF

1999 Fiat Punto SX 6

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 666,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,080 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 85,075 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 73,930 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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S242 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 66,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S242 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S242 VCF registered?

S242 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S242 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 VCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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