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R159 FFB

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear No Plate poor Condition

Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,695 miles

Rear No Plate poor Condition

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 51,623 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,810 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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R159 FFB is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R159 FFB, 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 R159 FFB registered?

R159 FFB is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R159 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 FFB shows 6 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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