MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,220 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R496 JWL safe to buy?
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