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R516 GGS

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 GGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,495 miles

both rear tyres slighty perhised on walls.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,495 miles

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

both rear tyres slighty perhised on walls.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,338 miles

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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R516 GGS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R516 GGS, 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 R516 GGS registered?

R516 GGS is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R516 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 GGS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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