MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?
Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 AJN is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 AJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R178 AJN registered?
R178 AJN is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R178 AJN safe to buy?
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