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R117 CJV

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 CJV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,767 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 100,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2009 93,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2009 93,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise inner sills +front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise n/s/r tyre cracked on inside

advise o/s/f tyre + nail in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2007 86,242 miles

advises same as first test

Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fan belt incorrect width

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2006 81,872 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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R117 CJV is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 R117 CJV, 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 R117 CJV registered?

R117 CJV is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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