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R479 MJK

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,449 mi
Last recorded117,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 MJK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 117,449 miles

exhaust rusty

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2007 108,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 108,306 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both handbrake cables slightly worn

both number plates slightly discoloured. †both fuel tank straps slightly corroded. †off side rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

near side rear reflector slightly damaged.

noise from engine drive belt area/pulley???/slightly.

rear exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2006 99,271 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose unions corroded

rear suspension components corroded

small chips in windscreen

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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R479 MJK is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R479 MJK, 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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R479 MJK is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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