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R105 SER

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,622 mi
Last recorded103,622 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 SER
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 103,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 103,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,332 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 102,332 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 87,432 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,573 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 65,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,503 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 SER is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R105 SER?

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What year was R105 SER registered?

R105 SER is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R105 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 SER shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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