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R124 KRN

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,777 mi
Last recorded8,777 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 KRN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 8,777 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion due to car standing for long periods of time

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,521 miles

both front tyres cracking and showing signs of tracking wear 165/65/14T

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Jun 2009 8,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking and showing signs of tracking wear 165/65/14T

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,251 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 8,251 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,938 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 7,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s reverse light not working,front discs heavily corroded,under side of car corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,660 miles

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

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

both number plates in poor condition

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 KRN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

R124 KRN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R124 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 KRN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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