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R968 LBW

1998 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,513 mi
Last recorded45,513 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,150 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 40,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in near side rear tyre and cut on treads,will need attention.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,781 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly lifting of tread.

Off side front tyre worn inner side.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 36,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side rear tyre slightly lifting of tread.

Off side front tyre worn inner side.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Near side rear tyre lifting of tread slightly.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,844 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 LBW 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 66.7%.

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 R968 LBW, 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 LBW registered?

R968 LBW is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R968 LBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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