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R436 DWL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 75

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 7572,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 DWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 83,306 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 83,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER LEAKING GREASE

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS STONE CHIP DAMAGE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TWO STONE CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

VEHICLE HAS ONLY JUST SATISFIED THE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMBDA

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R436 DWL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R436 DWL, 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 R436 DWL registered?

R436 DWL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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