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R426 DWU

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,607 mi
Last recorded58,607 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 DWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 58,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

hand brake high

Pass 14 May 2007 55,146 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1,SLIGHT PLAY AT THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN. †2,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN. †3,SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL THE CHASSIS AND REAR JACKING POINT SEEMS. †4,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R ROAD WHEEL INNER RIM.#

Pass 12 May 2006 53,433 miles

1,SLIGHT WEAR ON THE N/S/F SEAT BELT †2,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/F HEADLAMP †3,N/S/F WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT †4,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN †5,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM †6,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE BRAKE FLEXI PIPES †7,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE O/S/F

Fail 12 May 2006 53,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

1,SLIGHT WEAR ON THE N/S/F SEAT BELT †2,N/S/F WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT †3,FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN †4,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM †5,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE REAR BRAKE FLEXI FERRULS †6,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL

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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R426 DWU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R426 DWU, 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 R426 DWU registered?

R426 DWU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R426 DWU safe to buy?

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