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R103 HEB

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 81,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,998 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,630 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 66,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 60,435 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R103 HEB is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R103 HEB, 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 R103 HEB registered?

R103 HEB is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R103 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 HEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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