MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
timming belt cover insucure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
timming belt cover insucure
Oil leak
n/side front tyre outer wall has small cut and worn on outer edge
o/side front tyre outer wall has small cut
time belt cover damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/side front tyre outer wall has small cut and worn on outer edge
o/side front tyre outer wall has small cut
time belt cover damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leaks
off side hand brake cable outer casing split
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leaks
off side hand brake cable outer casing split
wear in off side radius arm bearings
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?
Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R486 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,778 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R486 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R486 LYJ registered?
R486 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R486 LYJ safe to buy?
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