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R118 EJX

1998 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

124,458 mi
Last recorded124,458 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 EJX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,458 miles

Both main brake pipes have been slightly damaged at rer and rearmost clip missing.

Centre & rear exhaust mounts have been cable tied.

Dampness around both rear brake compensators.

Front and rear suspension lowered.

N/s/f outer sill holed ( not within 30mm of main component mounting).

N/s/r inner tyre wall has been rubbing on inner sill plastic cover.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Underside generally rusty.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 124,341 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both main brake pipes have been slightly damaged at rer and rearmost clip missing.

Centre & rear exhaust mounts have been cable tied.

Dampness around both rear brake compensators.

Front and rear suspension lowered.

N/s/f outer sill holed ( not within 30mm of main component mounting).

N/s/r inner tyre wall has been rubbing on inner sill plastic cover.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Underside generally rusty.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,225 miles

Drivers seat worn

Exhaust system damaged

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

Rear lights slight bad earth

Fail 7 Apr 2014 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Drivers seat worn

Exhaust system damaged

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

Rear lights slight bad earth

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,215 miles

Drivers seat worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in off side steering rack end/arm

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,037 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre exhaust mount not fitted

Drivers seat worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank filler hoses insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in off side steering rack end/arm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,993 miles

Drivers seat worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Signs of fuel leak around fuel filler neck/tank area

Slight bad earth near side rear light cluster

Fail 10 Apr 2012 90,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Drivers seat worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Signs of fuel leak around fuel filler neck/tank area

Slight bad earth near side rear light cluster

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,090 miles

Drivers seat worn

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,074 miles

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

Drivers seat worn

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,826 miles

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

both front seat mountings have wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/s/r sidelight brighter than o/s/r

o/s & n/s floor to sill areas rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2010 70,820 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front seat mountings have wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/s/r sidelight brighter than o/s/r

o/s & n/s floor to sill areas rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,964 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,944 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,890 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear floor corroded around both rear jacking points

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 52,909 miles

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

o/s front to rear inner sill lip/floor corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,832 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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R118 EJX is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R118 EJX, 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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R118 EJX is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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