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R623 FAW

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,832 mi
Last recorded110,832 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 FAW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 106,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE PIPES TO OSF AND NSF FLEXYS SLIGHT CORRODING.

NSF DRIVING LAMP INSECURE AND INOP.

NSF TYRE ON 1.6 TO 2MM IN PARTS.

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,701 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 101,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

OS AND NS FLOOR PANS CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY FOUND IN NSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,969 miles

FRONT AND REAR FLOOR PANS CORRODING.

NAIL IN OSR TYRE AND TYRE WALLS CRACKED AND ON 2 TO 3MM IN PARTS.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT PIPE FLEXY.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 83,222 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,513 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,977 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 56,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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R623 FAW is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 78,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R623 FAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R623 FAW is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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