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R113 OSN

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 OSN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,627 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension arm rear bush has slight wear.

nearside front wheel or tyre has slight buckle.

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split.

rear shock absorbers have poor damping.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,627 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front suspension arm rear bush has slight wear.

nearside front wheel or tyre has slight buckle.

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split.

rear shock absorbers have poor damping.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 87,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust system has slight blow

n/s front wishbone bush slight wear

o/s front ball joint boot split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear shock absorbers poor damping

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,520 miles

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

n/s front wishbone bush slight wear

o/s front ball joint boot split

rear exhaust silecer corroded

rear shock absorbers poor damping

slight blow from exhaust system

Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s front wishbone bush slight wear

o/s front ball joint boot split

rear exhaust silecer corroded

rear shock absorbers poor damping

Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,385 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sump porris and leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,385 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump porris and leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2006 72,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 72,170 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

sump badly porris

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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R113 OSN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R113 OSN, 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 R113 OSN registered?

R113 OSN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R113 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 OSN shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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