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R140 HWS

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,736 mi
Last recorded51,736 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 HWS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advanced play in both track rod ends under load. requires attention

corrosion to rear floorpan

exhaust system corroded. temporary repair to front exhaust bracket

front to rear metal brake pipes covered in undersill

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,039 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

brake pipes painted/undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear suspension components

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,885 miles

all roadsprings corroded

chips in windscreen

tyres wearing on inner edges

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 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

R140 HWS is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R140 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 HWS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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