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S740 GEU

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,918 mi
Last recorded85,918 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 GEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2007 79,061 miles

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Fail 2 May 2007 79,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake imbalance just within limits

nearside rear brake binding †slightly uneven rate of increase front service brake †slight judder offside rear in rolling road

screen chipped †rear shock absorbers weak †sump very rusty †heavy engine oil leak!!!

Fail 29 Apr 2006 69,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,106 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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S740 GEU is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S740 GEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S740 GEU registered?

S740 GEU is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S740 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 GEU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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