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R137 THY

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,872 mi
Last recorded118,872 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,872 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 118,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 89,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,279 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 82,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 82,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 THY is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 THY, 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 R137 THY registered?

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

Is R137 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 THY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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