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R771 LEU

1998 Fiat Punto S 6

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 672,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,947 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 83,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise radiater support bracket rusted.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 73,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2007 61,947 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 57,122 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 57,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R771 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R771 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R771 LEU registered?

R771 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R771 LEU safe to buy?

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