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R102 EPW

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 EPW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,806 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Underbody corroded, Mainly sills and floors

Fail 29 Feb 2020 91,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Underbody corroded, Mainly sills and floors

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,526 miles

ALL 4 REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE SECTION ON JOIN PIPES

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,333 miles

ALL 4 REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE SECTION ON JOIN PIPE

Fail 2 Feb 2018 90,333 miles

ALL 4 REAR VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE SECTION ON JOIN PIPE

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,726 miles

ALL 4 REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERISHED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION ON JOIN PIPES

Fail 3 Feb 2017 88,726 miles

ALL 4 REAR VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SECTION ON JOIN PIPES

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,323 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,790 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,698 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NSF BALL JOINT RUBBER PERRISHED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 7 Feb 2014 86,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

nsf ball joint rubber perrished

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,442 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION RUBBERS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION RUBBERS SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER SIDE OF DISC

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

Fail 19 Jan 2012 84,310 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY MARKED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,310 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY MARKED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front brake pipe corroded

lower footbrake performance from n/s/r

Fail 25 Jan 2011 82,569 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front brake pipe corroded

lower footbrake performance from n/s/r

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,507 miles

lower brake performance from n/s/r

Fail 29 Jan 2010 79,507 miles

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

lower brake performance from n/s/r

Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,524 miles

lower braking performance n/s/r

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,578 miles

both front brake hoses are perished

exhaust rubbers split/perished

lower performance from n/s/r foot brake

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,943 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 66,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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R102 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R102 EPW, 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 R102 EPW registered?

R102 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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