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S830 EWH

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,084 mi
Last recorded92,084 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 EWH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 92,071 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,320 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

sligtht distorsion on n/s rear wheel rim

Fail 6 Oct 2007 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

sligtht distorsion on n/s rear wheel rim

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,463 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 73,456 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 68,422 miles

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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S830 EWH is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S830 EWH, 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 S830 EWH registered?

S830 EWH is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S830 EWH safe to buy?

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