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R501 WHY

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,507 miles

dampness on offside rear shock absorber

washers not very strong-o.k for m,o, t

Fail 22 Aug 2008 81,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness on offside rear shock absorber

nearside front tyre wearing on edges-close to limit

washers not very strong-o.k for m,o, t

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 76,684 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 72,341 miles

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

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

advise sump leaking

n/s inner cv boot split

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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R501 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 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 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R501 WHY registered?

R501 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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