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R550 JHT

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 72,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 71,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 68,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 67,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,051 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,203 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,893 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 46,893 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R550 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R550 JHT, 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 R550 JHT registered?

R550 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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