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R162 HWS

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,372 mi
Last recorded59,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 56,305 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,478 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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R162 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R162 HWS, 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 R162 HWS registered?

R162 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R162 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 HWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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