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R949 KHU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,523 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 78,298 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 78,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R949 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R949 KHU, 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 R949 KHU registered?

R949 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R949 KHU safe to buy?

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