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R112 CJV

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 CJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,036 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,908 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 64,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

complete underbody heavily in underseal making it hard to fully inspect seems solid at time of test using corrosion assement tool

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 51,413 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise O/S/F tyre cracking.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,413 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,467 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,732 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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R112 CJV is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R112 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R112 CJV registered?

R112 CJV is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R112 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 CJV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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