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R155 JDL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 JDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 95,835 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 95,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2007 82,897 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 70,322 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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R155 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Blue 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 SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 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 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 R155 JDL, 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 R155 JDL registered?

R155 JDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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