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R689 UVN

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 UVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 77,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 77,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 52,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel could do with adjusting

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,965 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 49,964 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R689 UVN is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R689 UVN, 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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What year was R689 UVN registered?

R689 UVN is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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