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R138 WFV

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 WFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,890 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

holes and corrosion o/s front floor

n/s and o/s rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,766 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,731 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on floor not holed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,834 miles

repair on rear floor area requires under seal

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,220 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,683 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,608 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 59,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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R138 WFV is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R138 WFV, 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 R138 WFV registered?

R138 WFV is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R138 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 WFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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