MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
number plate lamps require new units
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
vehicle lowered and over sized wheels fitted
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?
Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R878 LTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R878 LTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R878 LTD registered?
R878 LTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R878 LTD safe to buy?
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