Punto (Mk1) Punto sporting mileage and knocking noise

[punto0211]

Hi i have a mk1 punto sporting and it currently on 126,489, i was just wondering if anyone could tell me if i should look out for any problems with it because of the mileage, it does run very good and is quite nippy for a 1.2, i also have a knocking noise on the front passangers side it only really happens when going around a island or turning right just wondered if anyone had any ideas, i think it might be a roll bar bush but not to sure.
Thanks jamie

 

[fingers99]

Regular knocking noise -- like someone running a cane along a fence -- when turning will be a CV joint. Otherwise, could be top mount.

 

[thehytheman]

sounds like your cv joint has gone, does it happen on full lock while pulling away or round tight turns

 

[punto0211]

No it only happens when the car is leaning on the passangers side like when going around and island, doesnt happen on full lock

 

[fingers99]

Top mount or bottom wishbone bushes? A poke around with a good pry bar, a jack and axle stand should reveal.

 

[thehytheman]

do you feel any wheel whobble when pressing on brakes?

 

[Ralf S.]

I'd go with the lower front wishbone arm..

Ralf S.