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R823 DWW

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 DWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,263 miles

front brake pads low and brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside and offside floors starting to corrode.

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms

Fail 27 Feb 2009 79,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low and brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside and offside floors starting to corrode.

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 15 Apr 2006 53,957 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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R823 DWW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R823 DWW, 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 R823 DWW registered?

R823 DWW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R823 DWW safe to buy?

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