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S746 HBD

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,117 mi
Last recorded93,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,117 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 93,117 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 82,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 78,507 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2005 67,595 miles

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

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

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 (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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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S746 HBD is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 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 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 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 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S746 HBD, 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 S746 HBD registered?

S746 HBD is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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