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R257 DOU

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,488 mi
Last recorded66,488 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,488 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,397 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 58,397 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R257 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R257 DOU, 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 R257 DOU registered?

R257 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R257 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 DOU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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