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R496 JWL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 JWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,220 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 92,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,883 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 71,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R496 JWL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in White 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 R496 JWL, 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 R496 JWL registered?

R496 JWL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R496 JWL 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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