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R117 KDL

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,417 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,877 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,817 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 63,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R117 KDL registered?

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

Is R117 KDL safe to buy?

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