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R130 OTS

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,522 mi
Last recorded62,522 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 OTS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2008 62,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2007 56,766 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 56,766 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,942 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2005 42,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 42,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

wiper rubbers starting to perish

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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R130 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Black 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 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 R130 OTS, 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 R130 OTS registered?

R130 OTS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R130 OTS safe to buy?

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