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R463 LHU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 107,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 99,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 93,268 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 93,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing & suspension

slight play in steering

surface corossion around underbody areas

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R463 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 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 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R463 LHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R463 LHU registered?

R463 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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