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R879 WCF

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 WCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,965 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber has a worn slideing gland & clonks

Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,797 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,109 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 45,503 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2005 45,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R879 WCF is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R879 WCF, 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 R879 WCF registered?

R879 WCF is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R879 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 WCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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