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R966 NBN

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 NBN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,568 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding N/S/R Brake

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,207 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding N/S/R Brake

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,165 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,793 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,842 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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R966 NBN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R966 NBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 NBN registered?

R966 NBN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R966 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 NBN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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