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R137 CBO

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,412 mi
Last recorded121,412 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 CBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,412 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 121,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,995 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,995 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,626 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 107,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2008 107,778 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 102,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 98,062 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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R137 CBO is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R137 CBO, 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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R137 CBO is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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