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R486 LYJ

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,189 mi
Last recorded103,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,189 miles

Oil leak

timming belt cover insucure

Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

timming belt cover insucure

Pass 8 Jan 2008 98,904 miles

Oil leak

n/side front tyre outer wall has small cut and worn on outer edge

o/side front tyre outer wall has small cut

time belt cover damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2008 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/side front tyre outer wall has small cut and worn on outer edge

o/side front tyre outer wall has small cut

time belt cover damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leaks

off side hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,908 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 84,908 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

engine oil leaks

off side hand brake cable outer casing split

wear in off side radius arm bearings

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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R486 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R486 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R486 LYJ registered?

R486 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R486 LYJ safe to buy?

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