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R126 ROF

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,994 mi
Last recorded51,994 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,994 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 43,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 28,818 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,015 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,086 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,086 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 20,771 miles

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 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ROF, 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 ROF registered?

R126 ROF is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is R126 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 ROF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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