CarVerify

Free Car Check

R3 LRC

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,833 mi
Last recorded49,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 LRC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front driveshaft nut locking tab not located

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,468 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 37,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R3 LRC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 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 R3 LRC, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 LRC?

You can check the full history of R3 LRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R3 LRC registered?

R3 LRC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is R3 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 LRC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R3 LRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R3 LRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.