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R137 JFR

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JFR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,228 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 92,929 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,929 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,149 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,149 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,089 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in light surface corrossion.

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 JFR is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R137 JFR, 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 R137 JFR registered?

R137 JFR is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R137 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 JFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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