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S790 RLL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,503 mi
Last recorded60,503 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 RLL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,503 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 45,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,309 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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S790 RLL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S790 RLL, 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 S790 RLL registered?

S790 RLL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S790 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 RLL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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