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T891 KNV

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,913 mi
Last recorded96,913 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 KNV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,913 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 85,392 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 72,877 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 65,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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T891 KNV is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 69,824 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T891 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T891 KNV registered?

T891 KNV is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T891 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T891 KNV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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