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R283 AWS

1998 Fiat Punto SX 75

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 7572,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2008 76,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,525 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 74,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,017 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 68,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R283 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R283 AWS, 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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What year was R283 AWS registered?

R283 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R283 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 AWS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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