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S293 SPV

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,616 mi
Last recorded145,616 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 SPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2010 145,616 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 10 Dec 2009 131,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,786 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 87,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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S293 SPV is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S293 SPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S293 SPV registered?

S293 SPV is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S293 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S293 SPV shows 5 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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