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S279 VCF

1999 Fiat Punto SX 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,487 mi
Last recorded93,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6065,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,487 miles

Clutch thrust bearing is noisy when pedal is pressed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake ferrels rusty

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 93,487 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Clutch thrust bearing is noisy when pedal is pressed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake ferrels rusty

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,838 miles

slight interaction rear lights. †both front flexy pipes cracked. †o/s/r handbrake cable hanging low.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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S279 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Blue 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 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S279 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S279 VCF registered?

S279 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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