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R492 RVP

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 RVP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,775 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,624 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Steering rack feels rough and notchy

Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,298 miles

Damage to offside rear sill

Front discs worn low

Offside front brake binding on

Fail 13 Jun 2006 65,298 miles

Damage to offside rear sill

Front discs worn low

Offside front brake binding on

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R492 RVP is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R492 RVP, 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 R492 RVP registered?

R492 RVP is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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