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R439 CHL

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 CHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 May 2008 95,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 86,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,980 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R439 CHL is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R439 CHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R439 CHL registered?

R439 CHL is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R439 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 CHL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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