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S507 TWB

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea69,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 TWB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Tea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 100,535 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 100,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,430 miles

exhaust blowing slightly in middle

front discs and pads

Fail 19 Nov 2007 85,422 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust blowing slightly in middle

front discs and pads

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,283 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 74,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Tea?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,855
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
position lamp(s) not working 82
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 66
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S507 TWB is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 69,615 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 60 Tea fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S507 TWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 Tea typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 Tea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S507 TWB registered?

S507 TWB is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S507 TWB safe to buy?

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