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R188 MPN

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 MPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,618 miles

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

plastic skirts fitted

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear floors,seat mount,rear jacking points,outer sills,o/s inner rear sill,sump

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic skirts fitted

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear floors,seat mount,rear jacking points,outer sills,o/s inner rear sill,sump

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,211 miles

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

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

engine sump corroding

n/s rear tyre perishing

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear floors,rear jacking points,seat mounts,inner rear arches

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,007 miles

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s floors,rear jacking points,sump plastic skirts fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s floors,rear jacking points,sump plastic skirts fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advanced rust to o/s floor to sill panel

n/s/f lower spot light loose in front bumper

Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced rust to o/s floor to sill panel

n/s/f lower spot light loose in front bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,161 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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R188 MPN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R188 MPN, 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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R188 MPN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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