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R114 DCP

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 DCP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,635 miles

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,458 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 59,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 59,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R114 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R114 DCP, 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 R114 DCP registered?

R114 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R114 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 DCP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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