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R968 LRB

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 LRB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,128 miles

ALL UNDERBODY GETTING WEAK AND THIN

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ALL UNDERBODY GETTING WEAK AND THIN

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,707 miles

70 series tyres fitted on front axle 65 series on rear

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

holes in both rear outer sills outside of prescribed area

o/s wiper blade split

rear tyres perished

wipers smear slight

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,935 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2008 108,546 miles

heater matrix leaking

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2008 108,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

heater matrix leaking

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2007 98,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 88,125 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 LRB is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRB, 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 LRB registered?

R968 LRB is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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