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R107 MNS

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 MNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 96,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 96,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 93,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 90,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 81,368 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 81,368 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/h/lamp has small hole in lens

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R107 MNS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R107 MNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R107 MNS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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