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R137 JEC

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

71,093 mi
Last recorded71,093 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JEC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 71,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lowered suspension springs fitted

nearside rear brake efforts poor

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

sump leaking oil

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front and rear brake hoses slightly twisted

oil leak . sump area

poor effort offside rear service brake

rear flexible brake hoses rusted at ends

surface corrosion to nearside front and offside front floor areas

Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,019 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside rear tyer mishaped on inner edge

surface corrosion to nearside and offside front floors

Pass 31 May 2007 56,172 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 50,231 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2006 50,231 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JEC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 JEC, 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 JEC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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