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R968 BHJ

1998 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 BHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,308 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,012 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 85,012 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise oil sump pourus

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,721 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,721 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,605 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,975 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 56,267 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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R968 BHJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R968 BHJ, 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 R968 BHJ registered?

R968 BHJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R968 BHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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