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R686 EHD

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 EHD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,982 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 85,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre Some Cracking on Side Wall

Pass 3 Jun 2006 77,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 77,483 miles

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

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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R686 EHD is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R686 EHD, 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 R686 EHD registered?

R686 EHD is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R686 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 EHD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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