MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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R688 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R688 JHU, 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 R688 JHU registered?
R688 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R688 JHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R688 JHU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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