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R448 AOU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,271 mi
Last recorded60,271 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,271 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 60,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,519 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 55,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2006 51,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R448 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Yellow 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 SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R448 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R448 AOU registered?

R448 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R448 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 AOU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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