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S462 BEC

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,705 mi
Last recorded106,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 BEC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 106,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 106,699 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,535 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 92,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S462 BEC is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S462 BEC, 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 S462 BEC registered?

S462 BEC is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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