MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight play in nearside front steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nearside front steering rack
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front discs worn
rear offside tyre has slight sidewall damage
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?
Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 JTD is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 72,853 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 SX 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R196 JTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R196 JTD registered?
R196 JTD is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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