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R272 JHU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,420 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R272 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R272 JHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R272 JHU registered?

R272 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R272 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 JHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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