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R143 GHW

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 GHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,388 miles

Oil leak

corosion starting on nearside floors

Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre BALD inside edge

Fail 7 Jul 2006 81,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion rear exhaust †corrosion all springs †offside front tyre wear inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2005 76,076 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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R143 GHW is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R143 GHW, 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 R143 GHW registered?

R143 GHW is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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