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T899 VHJ

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,745 mi
Last recorded96,745 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V73,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 VHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

cooling fan not working

corrosion to nearside rear floor/inner sill/jacking mount

corrosion to offside rear floor/inner sill/jacking mount

front number plate cracked

plastic outer cover sills fitted

wiper motor noisey

Fail 14 Oct 2008 96,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

cooling fan not working

corrosion to nearside rear floor/inner sill/jacking mount

corrosion to offside rear floor/inner sill/jacking mount

front number plate cracked

plastic outer cover sills fitted

wiper motor noisey

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 92,449 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 85,690 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 85,672 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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T899 VHJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 73,051 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T899 VHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T899 VHJ registered?

T899 VHJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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