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R284 EDT

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,266 mi
Last recorded93,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 EDT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges,slightly out of shape.

Sump leaking.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges,slightly out of shape.

Sump leaking.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,268 miles

slight play in steering coloum

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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R284 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black 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 S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R284 EDT, 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 R284 EDT registered?

R284 EDT is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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