MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,693 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
near side rear tyre wall splitting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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R539 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R539 WHY, 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 R539 WHY registered?
R539 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 28 May 1998.
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