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W398 TGC

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,369 mi
Last recorded63,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 TGC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,369 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,890 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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W398 TGC is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,512 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 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W398 TGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W398 TGC registered?

W398 TGC is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 24 May 2000.

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