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S147 ESC

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team70,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 ESC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Team
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 90,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock started to leak

n/s/r shock started to leak

n/s/r union to flexy brake pipe started to corrode

windscreen washer valve leaking

Fail 4 May 2009 90,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock started to leak

n/s/r shock started to leak

n/s/r union to flexy brake pipe started to corrode

windscreen washer valve leaking

Pass 16 May 2008 83,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 tyres different size from front

Fail 16 May 2008 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 tyres different size from front

Fail 25 Apr 2008 83,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers weeping

coolant radiator insecure

front brakes imbalanced

handbrake poor performance

heavy oil leaks at engine

nearside ,no wheel trims fitted

nearside rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread

offside front tyre ,v low tread and perished

offside front windscreen chipped

rear axle not fitted with modified bush

rear tyres different size from front

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S147 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S147 ESC, 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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S147 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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