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R340 BHJ

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 BHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 69,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,499 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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R340 BHJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Black 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 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R340 BHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R340 BHJ registered?

R340 BHJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R340 BHJ safe to buy?

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