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R969 JBU

1998 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 64,106 miles

rear blade missing/split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

advice front wiper blades

rear blade missing/split

watter bottle empty

would advice service to vehical to improve emiststions test

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 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

R969 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R969 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 JBU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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