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R730 ODK

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,486 mi
Last recorded41,486 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ODK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2007 41,486 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has small cracks within the side wall

Pass 30 May 2007 41,486 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cracks within the side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R730 ODK is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Green 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 R730 ODK, 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 R730 ODK registered?

R730 ODK is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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