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R512 RHH

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,723 mi
Last recorded126,723 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 RHH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 126,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 126,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 120,854 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 120,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 116,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

radiator brakett corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2007 116,052 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

radiator brakett corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 104,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 104,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R512 RHH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in White 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 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 R512 RHH, 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 R512 RHH registered?

R512 RHH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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