MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
camebelt cover insecure.
exhaust emissions test failed please see print out.
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?
Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R38 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Blue 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 SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 72,561 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 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R38 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R38 LMW registered?
R38 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R38 LMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R38 LMW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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