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R755 JHU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 85

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,902 mi
Last recorded58,902 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 8572,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,902 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,820 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

offside rear shock starting to laek

swlight movement in both lower ball joints

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,377 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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R755 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R755 JHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R755 JHU registered?

R755 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R755 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 JHU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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