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R115 ANO

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 ANO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2015 96,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,459 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 77,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 59,931 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 59,931 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear & offside rear brake back plate inspection hole covers missing.

some corrosion to nearside front & offside front brake disc's.

Pass 9 May 2009 55,047 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2008 52,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2007 49,220 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 May 2006 43,770 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 43,770 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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R115 ANO is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R115 ANO, 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 R115 ANO registered?

R115 ANO is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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