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R338 OGB

1998 Fiat Punto SX 75

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,724 mi
Last recorded83,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 7572,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 OGB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 83,724 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 83,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2005 72,178 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 72,178 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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R338 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R338 OGB, 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 R338 OGB registered?

R338 OGB is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R338 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 OGB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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