MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside front spot lamp not working
oil level low
rear windscreen has cut
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AR981AE is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 AR981AE, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of AR981AE?
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What year was AR981AE registered?
AR981AE is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 1997.
Is AR981AE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR981AE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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