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R123 NOB

1998 Fiat Punto

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 NOB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,961 miles

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 105,870 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 104,367 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,704 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 102,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,257 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 101,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 99,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

N/S & O/S Floors corroded from the front to back excessivly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,795 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rad leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2010 91,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 91,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,509 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,248 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 80,248 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 72,871 miles

Oil leak

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 NOB is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R123 NOB, 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 NOB registered?

R123 NOB is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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