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R126 XHY

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all brake pipes have been under sealed

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2008 104,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes have been under sealed

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,220 miles

Offside front tyre low, 2mm, worn inner edge, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Rear tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, signs of cracking, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of cracking on front brake flexi hoses, keep check on.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 94,998 miles

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

Signs of cracking on front brake flexi hoses.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear light unit slight insecure, recommend attention.

Nearside rear shock absorber signs of leakage, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Slight signs of cracking on front brake flexi hoses.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 73,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 73,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R126 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 XHY registered?

R126 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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