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R404 LRA

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 LRA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

movement in rear suspension mounting bushes

n/s/rear tyre wearing on out side edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

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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R404 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R404 LRA, 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 R404 LRA registered?

R404 LRA is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R404 LRA safe to buy?

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