MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
vehicle has got surface corriosion
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres and n/s/rear worn uneven
engine cooling fan not secure
loose baffle in middle exhaust box
n/s/front floor to sill corroding
o/s/front wheel arch splash guard broken
engine oil sump leaking (sump rotten)
rear wiperblade deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
oil leak -engine sump corroded
rear wiper blade deteriorted
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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R138 HVV is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 R138 HVV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R138 HVV registered?
R138 HVV is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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