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S296 DWH

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,362 mi
Last recorded112,362 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 DWH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 112,362 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 104,009 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 103,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2008 92,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,800 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 83,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 83,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 77,690 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST FRONT PIPE

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORODED

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO EXHAUST FRONT PIPE

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING

Pass 13 Aug 2005 70,531 miles

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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S296 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S296 DWH, 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 S296 DWH registered?

S296 DWH is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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