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S778 BWS

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,502 mi
Last recorded5,502 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,502 miles

CAR OVERHATED UNDER EMISSIONS TEST.........................SUSPECT FAN NOT WORKING, MUST BE INVESTIGATED................................ EXHAUST BADLY FITTED HITTING BODY AT REAR

Fail 25 Feb 2009 5,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

CAR OVERHATED UNDER EMISSIONS TEST.........................SUSPECT FAN NOT WORKING, MUST BE INVESTIGATED................................ EXHAUST BADLY FITTED HITTING BODY AT REAR

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2008 49,651 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

knocking noise from engine

timing belt cover in secure

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,355 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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S778 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 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 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 S778 BWS, 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 S778 BWS registered?

S778 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S778 BWS safe to buy?

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