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R108 HTC

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,338 mi
Last recorded50,338 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,338 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,004 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,421 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,368 miles

offside park brake cable insucure/damaged.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

offside park brake cable insucure/damaged.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,119 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Severe oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 34,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,887 miles

Engine oil leak.

Gear-box oil leak.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,587 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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R108 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R108 HTC, 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 R108 HTC registered?

R108 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R108 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 HTC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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