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R477 LHW

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 91,083 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 91,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2008 90,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,637 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,019 miles

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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R477 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R477 LHW, 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 R477 LHW registered?

R477 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R477 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 LHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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