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R63 KHU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,231 mi
Last recorded129,231 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 129,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

offside rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2008 116,572 miles

rear tyres worn

slight blow centre exhaust joint

slight noise o/s/r wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2008 116,572 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres worn

slight blow centre exhaust joint

slight noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 99,897 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight twist nearside front brake hose

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,545 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

front number plate marked

Pass 4 Mar 2005 74,411 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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R63 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R63 KHU, 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 R63 KHU registered?

R63 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R63 KHU safe to buy?

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