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R146 HWS

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 132,124 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 132,124 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2008 126,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 126,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 123,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 119,782 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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R146 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R146 HWS, 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 R146 HWS registered?

R146 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R146 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 HWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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