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HLZ 4732

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 4732
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 100,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,612 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,602 miles

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 81,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 73,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,279 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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HLZ 4732 is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLZ 4732, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLZ 4732 registered?

HLZ 4732 is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is HLZ 4732 safe to buy?

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