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R351 LDL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 LDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 70,552 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,012 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 58,992 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R351 LDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red 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 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 R351 LDL, 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 R351 LDL registered?

R351 LDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R351 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 LDL 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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