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T290 SDC

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 SDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 96,835 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 91,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,505 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 86,505 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 May 2006 84,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 77,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 77,816 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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T290 SDC is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 69,824 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T290 SDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T290 SDC registered?

T290 SDC is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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