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S518 GFB

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 98,579 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,831 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,681 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Dec 2006 84,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 84,605 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 75,727 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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S518 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S518 GFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S518 GFB registered?

S518 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S518 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 GFB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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