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S474 MJH

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 MJH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both floors to sills rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2008 115,956 miles

o/s/f sill to floor starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,604 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 11,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

drivers door stiff to open

gear selector ball joint worn

offside rear tyre low advise replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2006 103,027 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 103,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

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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S474 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S474 MJH, 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 S474 MJH registered?

S474 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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