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S528 CWY

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,726 mi
Last recorded167,726 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 CWY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 167,726 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 167,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 61,544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 65,746 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S528 CWY is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 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 S528 CWY, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S528 CWY?

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What year was S528 CWY registered?

S528 CWY is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S528 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 CWY 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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