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R117 DCP

1998 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 DCP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 79,272 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 79,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,940 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,722 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 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R117 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 R117 DCP registered?

R117 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R117 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 DCP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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