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R104 JFB

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,899 mi
Last recorded75,899 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 75,899 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 75,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 72,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 72,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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R104 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,910 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 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R104 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R104 JFB registered?

R104 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R104 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 JFB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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