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R187 KDL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,008 mi
Last recorded106,008 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,008 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 106,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 101,446 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 101,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 96,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s headlamp glass cracked

oil leak

rear wiperblade torn

Fail 14 Nov 2005 96,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s headlamp glass cracked

oil leak

rear wiperblade torn

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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R187 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R187 KDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R187 KDL registered?

R187 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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