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T685 RCB

1999 Fiat Punto SX 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,317 mi
Last recorded72,317 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 666,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 RCB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 72,317 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 72,317 miles

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

radiator cooling fan not working

spark plugs loose

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,342 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs inner edges corroded

f/o/s tyre worn un-evenly

Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,667 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 39,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T685 RCB is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 66,661 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 T685 RCB, 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 27 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 T685 RCB registered?

T685 RCB is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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