MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
corrosion on and around floor and chassis
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?
Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.
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S481 OCW is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Orange 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 S481 OCW, 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 S481 OCW registered?
S481 OCW is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S481 OCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S481 OCW shows 4 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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