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R140 FSU

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 100,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various corrosion to floorpan along both sills

Pass 24 May 2011 93,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 89,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 89,144 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2009 82,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

surface corrossion on offside nearside inner sills

Pass 21 May 2008 75,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 72,897 miles

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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R140 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R140 FSU, 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 R140 FSU registered?

R140 FSU is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R140 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 FSU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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