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R123 ETC

1998 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 70,030 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion repaired, lots of siliat and no access

Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front to rear floors to inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,209 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 55,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,962 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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R123 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R123 ETC, 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 R123 ETC registered?

R123 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R123 ETC safe to buy?

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