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R101 JWS

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 JWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 89,058 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 87,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 85,460 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 85,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 82,651 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 82,651 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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R101 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R101 JWS, 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 R101 JWS registered?

R101 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R101 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 JWS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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