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R638 BGV

1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea69,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 BGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Tea
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 66,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,055 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 62,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 129,299 miles

Nearside front damper is leaking slightly.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Tea?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,855
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
position lamp(s) not working 82
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 66
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R638 BGV is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea in Green 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 60 Tea models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 69,615 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 60 Tea fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R638 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R638 BGV registered?

R638 BGV is a 1998 Fiat Punto 60 Tea, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is R638 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 BGV 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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