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S278 WBC

1999 Fiat Punto S 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,331 mi
Last recorded65,331 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 6065,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 WBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,331 miles

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

after market lights fitted front and rear

all windows tinted other than front screen

interior mirror missing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 65,331 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

after market lights fitted front and rear

all windows tinted other than front screen

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,460 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,652 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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S278 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 60 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 65,928 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 S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S278 WBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S278 WBC registered?

S278 WBC is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S278 WBC safe to buy?

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