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R488 JNH

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 JNH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,849 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

O/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

OIL LEAKS

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front indicator lens missing

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,154 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R488 JNH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Black 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 SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 JNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R488 JNH registered?

R488 JNH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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