MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front wheel alignement requires checking
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front wheel alignement requires checking
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R968 TVN is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R968 TVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R968 TVN registered?
R968 TVN is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R968 TVN safe to buy?
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