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R787 EUR

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,370 mi
Last recorded73,370 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 EUR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,370 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 73,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil above max.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside inner cill corroding.

Rear silencer rubber split.

Slight blow from exhaust centre pipe joint.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,687 miles

Battery loose on tray.

Nearside rear brake pipe feeding flexi corroded and bent.

Offside front lower arm rear bush has slight play and detaching.

Rear silencer rubber part broken.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 68,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery loose on tray.

Engine oil level low.

Nearside rear brake pipe feeding flexi corroded and bent.

Offside front lower arm rear bush has slight play and detaching.

Rear silencer rubber part broken.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,313 miles

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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R787 EUR is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in White 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 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 R787 EUR, 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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R787 EUR is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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