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R776 MBU

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 MBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake cable spliting

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Fail 5 Jun 2008 64,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake cable spliting

vehicle has corrosion preasent on underside

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,197 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2006 56,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,822 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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R776 MBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R776 MBU, 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 R776 MBU registered?

R776 MBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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