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S391 ACS

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 ACS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,789 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside rear tyre rubbing off inner wheel arch cover

Fail 25 Jun 2007 47,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 42,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre nail in outside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2005 36,772 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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S391 ACS is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S391 ACS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S391 ACS registered?

S391 ACS is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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