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R969 ATC

1998 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,093 mi
Last recorded84,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,093 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,724 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,156 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 67,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,272 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 53,856 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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R969 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R969 ATC, 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 R969 ATC registered?

R969 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R969 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 ATC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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