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R710 EBU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 EBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 81,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 70,313 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2005 54,370 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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R710 EBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R710 EBU, 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 R710 EBU registered?

R710 EBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R710 EBU safe to buy?

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