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R102 FHL

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 FHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,941 miles

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,934 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,914 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 91,902 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,209 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 86,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,265 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,421 miles

Floor and sills corrosion

Rear coils rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2013 74,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 72,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 71,133 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 60,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,253 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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R102 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

R102 FHL is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R102 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 FHL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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