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R109 WLR

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

165,869 mi
Last recorded165,869 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 WLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 165,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

filler to nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Feb 2011 160,176 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 160,175 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 154,347 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 154,345 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 147,660 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 147,658 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 137,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 137,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,394 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 119,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 119,546 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 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

R109 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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