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R165 DSC

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,454 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 68,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 61,121 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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R165 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red 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 R165 DSC, 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 R165 DSC registered?

R165 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R165 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 DSC 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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