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V287 JBV

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,703 mi
Last recorded84,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V73,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 JBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,085 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 72,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 69,222 miles

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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V287 JBV is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V 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 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 73,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V287 JBV, 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.

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What year was V287 JBV registered?

V287 JBV is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 29 December 1999.

Is V287 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V287 JBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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