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R53 MCD

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 MCD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 112,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine noisey

Fail 7 Jun 2008 112,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine noisey

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2007 106,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 98,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 98,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

tappet noise from engine

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch worn

n/s/r parking brake cable outer sheath split

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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R53 MCD is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,910 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 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R53 MCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R53 MCD registered?

R53 MCD is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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