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R143 FSU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 FSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,643 miles

Oil leak

both rear susp coil springs badly corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r w/brg noisy

radiator x member support corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear susp coil springs badly corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r w/brg noisy

radiator x member support corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,566 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 67,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R143 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Grey 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 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 R143 FSU, 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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What year was R143 FSU registered?

R143 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R143 FSU safe to buy?

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