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R139 CBO

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 CBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,553 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,514 miles

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

play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,363 miles

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

rear brake force low †some wear in rack †some corrosion on n/s rear jacking point †

Fail 20 Feb 2007 61,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake force low †some wear in rack †some corrosion on n/s rear jacking point †

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,714 miles

slight play in steering colum top bush †some wear / slight noise in steering rack †n/s rear tyre inner edge aprox 2mm †some corrosion arond n/s rear jacking point †REAR SHOCKS- POOR DAMPING

Fail 16 Feb 2006 54,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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R139 CBO is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R139 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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What year was R139 CBO registered?

R139 CBO is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R139 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 CBO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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