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S731 GKP

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 GKP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 131,120 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 131,120 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 127,385 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 127,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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S731 GKP is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S731 GKP, 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 S731 GKP registered?

S731 GKP is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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