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R52 FHL

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,633 mi
Last recorded52,633 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,633 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers torn but still clear screen

Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all coil springs corroded badly

wipers torn but still clear the screen ADVISE NEW PAIR

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 45,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 4,592 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R52 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Grey 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 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,640 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 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 FHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R52 FHL registered?

R52 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R52 FHL safe to buy?

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