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R131 DSC

1998 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 95,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,474 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 90,474 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,499 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 85,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 60,421 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 60,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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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R131 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R131 DSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R131 DSC registered?

R131 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R131 DSC safe to buy?

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