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R109 HWS

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,472 mi
Last recorded155,472 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 155,472 miles

parking brake effort at only 16% .Repair or adjustment advised

Pass 20 Mar 2007 141,269 miles

o/s and n/s parking brake cables deteriorating

o/s and n/s windscreen wiper blades split

Fail 9 Mar 2007 141,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both handbrake cables outer sleves are split

both wiper blades are split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 127,219 miles

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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R109 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R109 HWS, 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.

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What year was R109 HWS registered?

R109 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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