MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,660 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
outer sills not checked due to plastic covers
vehicle becoming corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
o/s floor becoming corroded
rear wiper blade split
sump leaking due to corrosion
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake balance close to limit
front brake pads getting low
o/s floor becoming corroded
rear wiper blade split
sump leaking oil due to corrosion
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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R655 RAO is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V 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 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 R655 RAO, 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 R655 RAO registered?
R655 RAO is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R655 RAO safe to buy?
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