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R81 SEP

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 SEP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,949 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 91,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,006 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,282 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R81 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Red 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 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 R81 SEP, 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 R81 SEP registered?

R81 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R81 SEP safe to buy?

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