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R112 FDT

1998 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,828 mi
Last recorded62,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 FDT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 62,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,837 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,626 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 40,622 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,948 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,090 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 37,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,637 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 FDT is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R112 FDT, 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 R112 FDT registered?

R112 FDT is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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