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R888 MRG

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 MRG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S rear parking brake recording little brake performance

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 104,552 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S rear parking brake recording little brake performance

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s floors corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2010 95,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floors corroding

o/s wiper blade deteriating

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2010 95,067 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floors corroding

o/s wiper blade deteriating

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,828 miles

both side floor starting to rust

Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,938 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 73,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of runflat damage on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2007 64,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 64,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 49,785 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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R888 MRG is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R888 MRG, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R888 MRG is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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