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R102 DJX

1998 Fiat Punto SX 75

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 7572,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DJX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,237 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,435 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,399 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 86,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS, O/S/F AND 2 MAIN BRAKE PIPES

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R102 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 72,561 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 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R102 DJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R102 DJX registered?

R102 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R102 DJX safe to buy?

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