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R160 FCX

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,283 mi
Last recorded95,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FCX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 95,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

ADVISE handbrake to be adjusted travel high

ADVISE seal on offside front track rod end split

ADVISE tyre in boot perrished 165/65t13

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 91,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

floor rusting under car and front crossmember

Fail 9 May 2007 91,588 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking

cut offside front tyre sidewall

floor under car rusting

front crossmember rusting

quite a bit of footbrake and handbrake travel

Pass 2 May 2006 86,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 86,759 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

OSF DAMAGE TO RADIATOR CARRIER

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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R160 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R160 FCX, 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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R160 FCX is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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