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R102 HWS

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,925 mi
Last recorded38,925 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,925 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake efforts low

rear floor corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 38,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake efforts low

rear floor corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 37,716 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake efforts low

rear floor corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake efforts low

rear floor corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 36,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,378 miles

slight play in steering column

tailgate difficult to latch securely

Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,378 miles

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

tailgate difficult to latch securely

Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front & both rear tyre treads low

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 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HWS, 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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R102 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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