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R130 DCP

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 DCP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 86,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,886 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 80,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,895 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R130 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R130 DCP, 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 R130 DCP registered?

R130 DCP is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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