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R124 THY

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,127 mi
Last recorded130,127 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 THY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 130,127 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perished

both handbrake cables showing sighns of ware

damage to r/o/s tyre side wall

f/n/s lower joint dust cover split

o/s door mirror glass da,aged

o/s floor to sill corroding

rear wiper missing

Fail 18 Apr 2011 130,127 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses perished

both handbrake cables showing sighns of ware

damage to r/o/s tyre side wall

f/n/s lower joint dust cover split

o/s door mirror glass da,aged

o/s floor to sill corroding

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 126,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 124,511 miles

Advanced surface corrosion ns inner sill

Pass 11 Apr 2008 120,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,128 miles

Advanced surface corrosion n/s/r floorpan

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 THY is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R124 THY, 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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R124 THY is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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