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R117 LEH

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,636 mi
Last recorded61,636 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LEH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,636 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bodywork damage to underside

corrosion on wheel rims and underside components

indicators fading

mud on underside

rear number plate fading

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,668 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,521 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 LEH is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LEH, 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 LEH registered?

R117 LEH is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R117 LEH safe to buy?

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