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R115 JWS

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 101,363 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion various parts

cracking o/s/r tyre

front wipers smearing slightly

oil leak (very heavy)

timing casing damaged (parts missing)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,647 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,659 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 95,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,190 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,933 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,141 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 77,141 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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R115 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JWS, 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 JWS registered?

R115 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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