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R265 ATC

1998 Fiat Punto SX 75

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 7572,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 132,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers split

o/s headlamp aim low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 118,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 103,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,768 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 90,768 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R265 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R265 ATC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R265 ATC?

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What year was R265 ATC registered?

R265 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R265 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 ATC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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