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R145 JDL

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,956 mi
Last recorded99,956 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 JDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 99,956 miles

front brake hoses cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer poor condition - baffle material loose

wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2007 99,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake hoses cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer poor condition - baffle material loose

wipers deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,184 miles

slight damage to offside front wheel, †small cuts in rear tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to offside front wheel, †small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2005 81,956 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 81,950 miles

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

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

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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R145 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R145 JDL, 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 R145 JDL registered?

R145 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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