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R109 HEB

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

110,790 mi
Last recorded110,790 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 110,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,743 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 109,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,568 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

much of structure has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,568 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

much of structure has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2008 105,393 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 105,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,501 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 101,481 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 95,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 95,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,397 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 85,397 miles

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

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 HEB is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 HEB, 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 HEB registered?

R109 HEB is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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