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R889 VJH

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,375 mi
Last recorded33,375 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 VJH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 3,161 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,621 miles

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

rear box in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,009 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R889 VJH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R889 VJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R889 VJH registered?

R889 VJH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R889 VJH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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