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R599 KWL

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,438 mi
Last recorded37,438 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 KWL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,656 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,809 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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R599 KWL is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R599 KWL, 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 R599 KWL registered?

R599 KWL is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R599 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 KWL shows 6 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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