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S408 JRB

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 JRB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 72,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

VEHICLE STRUCTURE INC FLOOR PANS HAS CORROSION IN PRESCRIBED AREAS, SUSPENSION , SEAT BELTS ETC

Fail 27 Mar 2008 69,616 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,694 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,303 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 61,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S408 JRB is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Black 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 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S408 JRB, 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 S408 JRB registered?

S408 JRB is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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