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R109 VTF

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,675 mi
Last recorded61,675 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 VTF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seat backs slightly insecure

n/s hand brake cable cracking recommend replacement soon

slight binding felt on ramp o/s/r wheel did not show in brake test

surface corrosion front brake discs

rear brahe pipe was fowling exaust have cable tied .needs furher atention to make good job.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seat backs slightly insecure

n/s hand brake cable cracking recommend replacement soon

slight binding felt on ramp o/s/r wheel did not show in brake test

surface corrosion front brake discs

rear brahe pipe was fowling exaust have cable tied .needs furher atention to make good job.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,198 miles

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

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 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R109 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

R109 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R109 VTF safe to buy?

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