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R123 JWS

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,708 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

accelerator problem

brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,830 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,786 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2006 79,343 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 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWS, 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 JWS registered?

R123 JWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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