MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Tea?
Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S289 UTW is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 69,615 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 60 Tea fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S289 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 60 Tea typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 Tea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S289 UTW?
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What year was S289 UTW registered?
S289 UTW is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S289 UTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S289 UTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S289 UTW have outstanding finance?
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