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R124 ETC

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,854 mi
Last recorded56,854 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,854 miles

o/s/f shock absorber slight leak

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to both seals

corrosion to underside of car

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings poor condition

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front rad mounting corroded

slight exhaust leak from center section join

Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to both seals

corrosion to underside of car

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

exhaust mountings poor condition

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

front rad mounting corroded

o/s/f shock absorber slight leak

slight exhaust leak from center section join

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,485 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 50,330 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,172 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 44,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mis-fire head gasket???

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,276 miles

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

surface corrosion to both outer floor panels

Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,209 miles

n/s/r brake some binding

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 29,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/bRAKES SOME BINDING

Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,608 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 27,583 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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R124 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R124 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 R124 ETC registered?

R124 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R124 ETC safe to buy?

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