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S282 TLA

1999 Fiat Punto SX 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,815 mi
Last recorded61,815 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6065,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 TLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,815 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 57,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 52,513 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 26 May 2005 44,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 44,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S282 TLA is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S282 TLA, 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 S282 TLA registered?

S282 TLA is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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