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R109 ATC

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 108,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front bumper cracked

front exhaust cracked at bracket

middle exhaust connection joint at cat insecure

nearside and rear wiper blades split

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear handbrake outer cable split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 94,004 miles

front bumper cracked

heat shield over exhaust insecure

light damage to nearside rear sill

offside front tyre on 2mm

tailpipe cracked

water leak at radiator

Fail 3 Nov 2008 94,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front bumper cracked

heat shield over exhaust insecure

light damage to nearside rear sill

offside front tyre on 2mm

tailpipe cracked

water leak at radiator

Pass 14 Nov 2007 85,275 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 78,885 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 78,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 73,641 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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R109 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R109 ATC, 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 R109 ATC registered?

R109 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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