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R242 STH

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 STH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 140,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 139,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 130,719 miles

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 130,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 125,049 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R242 STH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in White 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 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 STH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R242 STH registered?

R242 STH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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