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R109 JRN

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 JRN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,494 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear floor repaired from inside unable to check repair method

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,596 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive floor weld & plate repairs have been carried out on this vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,920 miles

vehicle floor has extensive welding

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 68,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 68,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 68,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,139 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 67,139 miles

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

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 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JRN, 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 JRN registered?

R109 JRN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R109 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 JRN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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