MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All the seat-belts have slight fraying on them.
Slight play from the steering wheel.
The bonnet catch is seized. Advise freeing off!
The handbrake requires adjustment.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All the seat-belts have slight fraying on them.
Slight play from the steering wheel.
The bonnet catch is seized. Advise freeing off!
The handbrake requires adjustment.
Slight play in the N/S/R wheel.
Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.
Slight warp in ther front and rear brakes.
The amount of travel in the handbrake lever is right on the limit. Advise adjustment!
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in the N/S/R wheel.
Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.
Slight warp in the front and rear brakes.
The amount of travel in the handbrake lever is right on the limit. Advise adjustment!
Slight imbalance in front brakes. †Slight warp in rear brakes.
Slight play in steering colum bush.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V?
Based on 877 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 SSM is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 75,672 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 Elx 85 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R196 SSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R196 SSM registered?
R196 SSM is a 1998 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 23 January 1998.
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