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R380 CWT

1998 Fiat Punto SX 75

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,887 mi
Last recorded51,887 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 7572,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 CWT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,887 miles

floor area corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,887 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

floor area corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,589 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R380 CWT is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 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 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 R380 CWT, 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 R380 CWT registered?

R380 CWT is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R380 CWT 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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