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R161 VTF

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,919 mi
Last recorded95,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 VTF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 82,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R161 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R161 VTF, 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 R161 VTF registered?

R161 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R161 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 VTF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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