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S550 AOB

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,053 mi
Last recorded40,053 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 AOB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,288 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 29,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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S550 AOB is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S550 AOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S550 AOB registered?

S550 AOB is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S550 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 AOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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