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R966 KAE

1998 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,024 mi
Last recorded63,024 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 63,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,297 miles

n/side front tyre low outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,900 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 41,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R966 KAE is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R966 KAE, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R966 KAE registered?

R966 KAE is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R966 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 KAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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