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T712 DLX

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,496 mi
Last recorded114,496 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 DLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,518 miles

Rear wiper blade deffective

Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,503 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside shock appears to be hard in terms of damping effect - advise replacement. Especially as offside is leaking - i.e replace as pair

Rear wiper blade deffective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre woarn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,283 miles

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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T712 DLX is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T712 DLX, 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 T712 DLX registered?

T712 DLX is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T712 DLX safe to buy?

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