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S658 ESC

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea69,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 ESC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Tea
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,317 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,273 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 64,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear brake reading low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,150 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 55,150 miles

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

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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S658 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Green 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 S658 ESC, 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 S658 ESC registered?

S658 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S658 ESC safe to buy?

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