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FIAT PUNTO1998 · 1.2L PETROL

R263 FPW

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1998 FIAT PUNTO — PETROL, 1242cc. This vehicle has 55,893 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/02/2008
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/09/2007
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1242cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record is from March 2007, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. However, there is a complete absence of MOT data for the nearly 20 years following that date. The available history shows a recurring mechanical issue in 2006 involving excessive play in the offside rear suspension arm pin or bush, which caused multiple failures. Other recorded defects included incorrect tyre sizes being fitted on the same axle and deteriorated rear lighting. The vehicle has covered only 55,893 miles over 28 years, averaging roughly 1,996 miles per year. This very low mileage suggests the car has likely experienced long periods of standing. While the mechanical trend appeared to be stable by the time of the 2007 pass, long periods of under-use often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brakes, and corrosion. A buyer should first inspect the condition of the underside for corrosion and check the condition of the tyres and brakes for signs of age-related perishability or seizing. The rear suspension and steering components should also be thoroughly examined.

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25
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (20%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record is from March 2007, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. However, there is a complete absence of MOT data for the nearly 20 years following that date. The available history shows a recurring mechanical issue in 2006 involving excessive play in the offside rear suspension arm pin or bush, which caused multiple failures. Other recorded defects included incorrect tyre sizes being fitted on the same axle and deteriorated rear lighting. The vehicle has covered only 55,893 miles over 28 years, averaging roughly 1,996 miles per year. This very low mileage suggests the car has likely experienced long periods of standing. While the mechanical trend appeared to be stable by the time of the 2007 pass, long periods of under-use often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brakes, and corrosion. A buyer should first inspect the condition of the underside for corrosion and check the condition of the tyres and brakes for signs of age-related perishability or seizing. The rear suspension and steering components should also be thoroughly examined.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Fiat Punto (R263 FPW) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2006 and March 2007.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 20% pass rate, with 1 pass and 4 failures recorded. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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