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T296 THW

1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,383 mi
Last recorded88,383 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta51,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 THW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 88,383 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

handbrake travel high/effort low

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2008 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

handbrake travel high/effort low

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,783 miles

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear indicators pale

Fail 6 Dec 2007 83,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear indicators pale

Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,642 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 77,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 69,581 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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T296 THW is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Grey 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 SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 51,062 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 SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T296 THW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T296 THW registered?

T296 THW is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T296 THW safe to buy?

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