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R959 KHU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,904 mi
Last recorded90,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 90,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,071 miles

corrosion to nearside floorpan.

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 82,956 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to nearside floorpan.

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,671 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Oil leak

Retracting mechanism on n/s/f seat belt sticking

Fail 13 Jan 2006 67,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2006 67,343 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

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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R959 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R959 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 R959 KHU registered?

R959 KHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R959 KHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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