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R156 JHU

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,309 mi
Last recorded70,309 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,921 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,370 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 50,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 50,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R156 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R156 JHU, 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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R156 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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