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R858 PBU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,651 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades deteriorating &rear blade incomplete.

official sticker encroaching b zone of windscreen.

some damage to sidewall of n/s front tyre.

timing belt cover insecure.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limits. †o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 40,662 miles

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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R858 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R858 PBU, 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 R858 PBU registered?

R858 PBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R858 PBU safe to buy?

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