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T291 CPO

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 CPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,600 miles

corrosion on and around floor and chassis (outer sills covered so unable to check for corrosion)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on and around floor and chassis (outer sills covered so unable to check for corrosion)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,386 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 82,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,601 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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T291 CPO is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 72,660 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T291 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T291 CPO registered?

T291 CPO is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 7 August 1999.

Is T291 CPO safe to buy?

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