MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,103 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
small hole in o/s/r floor
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s floor sections corroded
rear number plate needs attention soon
1. n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. n/s and o/s floor to sills becoming weak due to corrosion. 3. slight leak on o/s rear shock absorber. 4. slight blow on rear exhaust silencer.
rear number plate becoming deteriorated.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear number plate becoming deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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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R140 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R140 EPW, 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 R140 EPW registered?
R140 EPW is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R140 EPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R140 EPW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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