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R121 JBD

1998 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,867 mi
Last recorded81,867 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2010 81,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

metal brakes have surface rust and are covered with plastic coating

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,836 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

rear shock absorbers click on uneven surface

Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

rear shock absorbers click on uneven surface

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,094 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,504 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both hand brake cables in poor condition o/s/r tyre out off shape

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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R121 JBD is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Orange 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 R121 JBD, 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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R121 JBD is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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