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R437 FAH

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 FAH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,341 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all welding repairs done inside car

interour mirror missing

n/s screen has chip smaller than 40mm

n/s/f shock becoming weak & starting to leak

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

rear seat belt mechenisms weak(re-coil)

several part of vehicle starting to corrode

tyre wearing on inner edges

tyres getting low on tread

Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filter strap in poor condition

interour mirror missing

n/s screen has chip smaller than 40mm

n/s/f shock becoming weak & starting to leak

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

several part of vehicle starting to corrode

tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,717 miles

advisory.slight imbalance noted at front braking.advise attention.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrosion to nearside front brake disc.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,589 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 45,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advisory. imbalance noted at front braking. advise attention.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,443 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

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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R437 FAH is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R437 FAH, 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 R437 FAH registered?

R437 FAH is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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