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R108 HWS

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,678 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 93,178 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 93,178 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,232 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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R108 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 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 R108 HWS, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R108 HWS registered?

R108 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R108 HWS safe to buy?

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