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R665 LMW

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,200 mi
Last recorded117,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 117,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 113,451 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 113,451 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 106,522 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 106,522 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R665 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Blue 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 SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R665 LMW registered?

R665 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R665 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 LMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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