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R147 THN

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,348 mi
Last recorded73,348 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 THN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 73,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,974 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,225 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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R147 THN is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Black 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 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 R147 THN, 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 R147 THN registered?

R147 THN is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R147 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 THN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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