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S687 CMV

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 CMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 69,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake lever require adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,234 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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S687 CMV is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Red 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 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 78,743 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S687 CMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S687 CMV registered?

S687 CMV is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S687 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 CMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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