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R782 WLU

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 WLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2009 65,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 63,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 63,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 58,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 56,174 miles

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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R782 WLU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R782 WLU, 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 R782 WLU registered?

R782 WLU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R782 WLU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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