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R872 MPN

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,743 mi
Last recorded53,743 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 MPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,617 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 44,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Head gasket faulty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Timing belt cover insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,970 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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R872 MPN is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R872 MPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R872 MPN registered?

R872 MPN is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R872 MPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 MPN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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