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R601 FGS

1998 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 FGS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 1.7 Td
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,956 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

radiator leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 90,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,902 miles

rear number plate slighty dirty

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,888
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Direction indicator incorrect colour 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 53
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R601 FGS is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 FGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R601 FGS registered?

R601 FGS is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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