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T279 THT

1999 Fiat Punto SX 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,331 mi
Last recorded61,331 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 666,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 THT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,331 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,969 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 51,968 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,839 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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T279 THT is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 66,661 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 SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T279 THT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T279 THT registered?

T279 THT is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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