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R399 APU

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 APU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 80,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 80,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc s corrding on inner face †offside rear tyre getting low on tread †stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2006 71,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 71,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R399 APU is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R399 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R399 APU registered?

R399 APU is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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