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T396 SEU

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,838 mi
Last recorded108,838 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 SEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 108,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine.

Fail 12 May 2009 108,826 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 16 May 2008 102,426 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 102,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 95,797 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 95,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,538 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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T396 SEU is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T396 SEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T396 SEU?

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What year was T396 SEU registered?

T396 SEU is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T396 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T396 SEU 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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