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R112 LHU

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,747 mi
Last recorded46,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 46,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,534 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 46,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,128 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,128 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,632 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,632 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,106 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,231 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 44,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,286 miles

BOTH REAR FLOOR PANS RUSTY

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,806 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)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant problem

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,116 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

R112 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R112 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 LHU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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