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R473 UEF

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,478 mi
Last recorded74,478 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 UEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 74,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 59,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 55,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,248 miles

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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R473 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R473 UEF, 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 R473 UEF registered?

R473 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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