MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both floor areas corroded various places
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
underside of vehicle in rusty condition .
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?
Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S492 BYG is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 80,076 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S492 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S492 BYG registered?
S492 BYG is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is S492 BYG safe to buy?
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