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R990 ECP

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 ECP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 105,649 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 105,649 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 101,133 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R990 ECP is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R990 ECP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R990 ECP registered?

R990 ECP is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R990 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 ECP shows 3 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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