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S345 GAE

1998 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,149 miles

floor to sill corroded no holes

Fail 27 Jan 2011 91,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,522 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 89,522 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,180 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

damage to o s wing

Fail 21 Jan 2009 81,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

damage to o s wing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 77,461 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,560 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 72,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 69,473 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 6,947 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S345 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S345 GAE, 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 S345 GAE registered?

S345 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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