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R185 ETC

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,288 mi
Last recorded69,288 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,288 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 69,247 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,588 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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R185 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Blue 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 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 R185 ETC, 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 R185 ETC registered?

R185 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R185 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 ETC 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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