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R103 JRN

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,680 mi
Last recorded102,680 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 JRN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,680 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,807 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,587 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion starting along offside inner sill

offside + nearside front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

offside + nearside lower ball joint grease covers split

rear plate starting to fade

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

corrosion starting along offside inner sill

offside + nearside front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

offside + nearside lower ball joint grease covers split

rear plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,433 miles

nearside front flexy hose staring to crack

offside + nearside rear top axle bushes perished

offside front flexy hoses starting to crack

offside lower ball joint grease cover split

slight dampness on offside front shocker

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front flexy hose staring to crack

offside + nearside rear top axle bushes perished

offside front flexy hoses starting to crack

offside lower ball joint grease cover split

slight dampness on offside front shocker

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 76,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,196 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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R103 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R103 JRN, 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 JRN registered?

R103 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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