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S558 AOS

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,218 mi
Last recorded75,218 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 AOS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 4,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S558 AOS is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S558 AOS, 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 S558 AOS registered?

S558 AOS is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S558 AOS safe to buy?

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