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R173 VJM

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 VJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,989 miles

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

cambelt cover adrift / insecure

cooling fan very noisy in operation

Fail 4 Jun 2008 81,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

cambelt cover adrift / insecure

cooling fan very noisy in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,342 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

cambelt cover insecure / loose

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,184 miles

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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R173 VJM is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Red 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 SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R173 VJM, 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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What year was R173 VJM registered?

R173 VJM is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R173 VJM safe to buy?

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