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R245 JCN

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,914 mi
Last recorded82,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 JCN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,914 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,997 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 72,997 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 67,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 67,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R245 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red 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 S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 JCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R245 JCN registered?

R245 JCN is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R245 JCN safe to buy?

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