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S792 XPP

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 XPP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 120,891 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 113,424 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 113,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre box baffles loose

Pass 12 Oct 2006 112,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S792 XPP is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S792 XPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S792 XPP registered?

S792 XPP is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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