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V972 JHT

1999 Fiat Punto 60 Tea

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Tea67,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Tea
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear door danaged tape applied

under body generally poor , several areas surface corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear door danaged tape applied

under body generally poor , several areas surface corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,023 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,043 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,042 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Tea?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,855
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
position lamp(s) not working 82
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 66
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V972 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Tea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 67,122 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 60 Tea fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V972 JHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 Tea typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 Tea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V972 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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