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R361 OSL

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 OSL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2008 108,464 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very bad oil leak.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 108,464 miles

very bad oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 105,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 105,469 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 100,722 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 100,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R361 OSL is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in White 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 S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R361 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R361 OSL registered?

R361 OSL is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R361 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 OSL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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