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R892 TPY

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,391 mi
Last recorded96,391 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 TPY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 96,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 86,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 77,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R892 TPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R892 TPY, 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 R892 TPY registered?

R892 TPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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