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S494 EEH

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 EEH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 103,231 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 103,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,279 miles

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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S494 EEH is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S494 EEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S494 EEH registered?

S494 EEH is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S494 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 EEH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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