MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion on and around floor and chassis
gearbox oil leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on and around floor and chassis
gear oil leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion at nearside front floor
slight damage to nearside outer sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion at nearside front floor
slight damage to nearside outer sill
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?
Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 LWP is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 82,346 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R218 LWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R218 LWP registered?
R218 LWP is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 23 September 1997.
Is R218 LWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R218 LWP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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