1998 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · R701 NCB
1998 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 64,108 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R701 NCB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2007
- 64,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R701 NCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Punto (R701 NCB) between August 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
R701 NCB Mileage History
- 17/08/200558,419 mi
- 17/08/200558,419 mi
- 17/08/200661,671 mi+3,252 mi
- 17/08/200661,671 mi
- 17/08/200764,108 mi+2,437 mi
- 17/08/200764,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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