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S995 DSC

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team70,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Team
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,625 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,612 miles

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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 89,531 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 64,389 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 64,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S995 DSC 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 S995 DSC, 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 S995 DSC registered?

S995 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Team, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S995 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 DSC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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