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R148 DSC

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,235 mi
Last recorded131,235 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 131,235 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 131,235 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 123,421 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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R148 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R148 DSC, 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 R148 DSC registered?

R148 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R148 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 DSC shows 3 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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