MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?
Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S338 DHJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 73,051 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S338 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S338 DHJ registered?
S338 DHJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 15 January 1999.
Is S338 DHJ safe to buy?
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