MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
fuel filter corroded
n/s mirror damaged glass
o/s handbrake cable fouling rear wheel
o/s n/plate light in op
slight oil leak
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?
Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R157 JHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R157 JHT registered?
R157 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R157 JHT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 JHT shows 3 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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