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R105 LTE

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 LTE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,971 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front discs

Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to front discs

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,015 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

os door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,013 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

os door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,577 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 67,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 63,253 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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R105 LTE is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R105 LTE, 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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R105 LTE is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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