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S247 EMW

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,588 mi
Last recorded105,588 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 EMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 105,588 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise surface rust to under body

Fail 31 Jul 2007 105,380 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise surface rust to under body

Fail 23 Jul 2007 105,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,579 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 98,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front exhaust pipe repaired with bandage

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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S247 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 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 SX 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S247 EMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S247 EMW registered?

S247 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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