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S265 ADC

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 ADC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,773 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,073 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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S265 ADC is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S265 ADC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S265 ADC registered?

S265 ADC is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S265 ADC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 ADC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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