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S39 CHU

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,974 mi
Last recorded58,974 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,974 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 58,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,975 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 52,975 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,748 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 47,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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S39 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,910 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 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S39 CHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S39 CHU?

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What year was S39 CHU registered?

S39 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S39 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S39 CHU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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