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R139 WLR

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,303 mi
Last recorded67,303 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 WLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play n/s/f shock- top mount

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,869 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,488 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,488 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 R139 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

R139 WLR is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R139 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 WLR 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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