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R474 ACS

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,244 mi
Last recorded105,244 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team70,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 ACS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Team
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,244 miles

all coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/f windscreen damaged & scratched

o/s/r body damage

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 31 Mar 2009 105,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

bonnet release lever missing

n/s/f windscreen damaged & scratched

o/s/r body damage

o/s/r brake slight bind

unable to full test n/s/f lower seatbelt area due to door not opening

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,674 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seatback security due to boot load

Fail 26 Mar 2008 98,674 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

unable to check rear seatback security due to boot load

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,876 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/rtyre side wall cracking

scores in zone :b: of windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 81,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

vehicle overheated on test!

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Team?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 474
Direction indicator incorrect colour 401
position lamp(s) not working 336
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 296
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
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R474 ACS is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 70,025 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 Team fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 474 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R474 ACS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R474 ACS registered?

R474 ACS is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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