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S874 MTF

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,579 mi
Last recorded78,579 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea69,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 MTF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Tea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,579 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 78,577 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear wiper needs changing /airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,160 miles

Multiple Engine oil leaks

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 69,160 miles

Multiple Engine oil leaks

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light staying on

condensation in osr light lense

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,437 miles

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

air bag light staying on

condensation in osr light lense

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smear slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2006 49,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smear slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Tea?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,855
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
position lamp(s) not working 82
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 66
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S874 MTF is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 69,615 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 60 Tea fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S874 MTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 Tea typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 Tea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S874 MTF registered?

S874 MTF is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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