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R126 LVO

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,269 mi
Last recorded45,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 LVO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,653 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,653 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2006 33,535 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 8% †MIXED SPEED RATINGS ON VEHICLE †EVIDENCE OF ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT END †SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTOR †REAR WIPER TORN

Pass 9 Aug 2005 31,826 miles

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

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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R126 LVO is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R126 LVO, 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 R126 LVO registered?

R126 LVO is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R126 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 LVO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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