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L33 BWD

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,136 mi
Last recorded26,136 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 BWD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 26,136 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 20 Dec 2013 26,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,692 miles

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

o/s/f floor panel corroded through

Fail 28 Sep 2012 23,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f floor panel corroded through

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,712 miles

Floor corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,712 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Floor corroded.

N/S and O/S Handbrake levers not fully returning.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S Outer handbrake cable split.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,240 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,749 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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L33 BWD is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L33 BWD, 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 L33 BWD registered?

L33 BWD is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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