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R690 UVN

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 UVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 72,329 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 62,589 miles

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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R690 UVN is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R690 UVN, 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 R690 UVN registered?

R690 UVN is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R690 UVN safe to buy?

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