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R110 JHT

1998 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,925 mi
Last recorded103,925 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 103,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,059 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 95,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,193 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 86,935 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,409 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 76,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,110 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 70,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

hand brake warning light inop

near side front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,077 miles

both front discs in poor conditon

Fail 13 Jan 2006 63,077 miles

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

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

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

both front discs in poor conditon

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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R110 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R110 JHT, 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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R110 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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