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R122 PPY

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 PPY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,975 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front indicator lense slightly damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 60,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,936 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 44,936 miles

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

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

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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R122 PPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R122 PPY, 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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R122 PPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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