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S986 FBW

1998 Fiat Punto GT

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,373 mi
Last recorded98,373 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto GT80,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 FBW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 98,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,090 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 79,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,352 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking (185/55r1479h)

n/s and o/s/r tyre walls starting to crack (185/55r1479h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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S986 FBW is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 80,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S986 FBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S986 FBW registered?

S986 FBW is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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