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R157 KBU

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,394 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 88,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

several floor sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,293 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 81,261 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

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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R157 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R157 KBU, 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 R157 KBU registered?

R157 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R157 KBU safe to buy?

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