MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s/r outer sill corroding
o/s/ hand brake cable deteriorating
timing cover loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s/r outer sill corroding
o/s/ hand brake cable deteriorating
timing cover loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r indicator discoloured, rear and o/s/f shock absorbers slight misting of oil.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?
Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P162 RGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 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 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P162 RGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P162 RGV registered?
P162 RGV is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 28 February 1997.
Is P162 RGV safe to buy?
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