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S219 MPY

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea69,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 MPY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Tea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,657 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,418 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox mount been welded to subframe

Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox mount been welded to subframe

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S219 MPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 69,615 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 S219 MPY, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 Tea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S219 MPY registered?

S219 MPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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