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R152 JWS

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,139 mi
Last recorded86,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 JWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2009 86,139 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,139 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 70,582 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R152 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 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 SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R152 JWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R152 JWS registered?

R152 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R152 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 JWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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