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R124 WLR

1998 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,478 mi
Last recorded47,478 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 WLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front suspension bump stop perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front lower suspension swivel joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,395 miles

rear tyres sidewalls fairly perishes. tyres on 3mm on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,920 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread edges

Fail 16 Nov 2009 41,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on tread edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,995 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,942 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 34,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

R124 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R124 WLR safe to buy?

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