MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is T290 SDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for T290 SDC shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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