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S437 ECB

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 ECB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 111,966 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear footbrake performance requires attention soon

slight play in steering column

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,241 miles

various corosion spots under vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2007 103,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,238 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 94,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 94,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 93,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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S437 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 78,743 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 S437 ECB, 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 28 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 S437 ECB registered?

S437 ECB is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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