MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,302 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
top suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Noise from gearbox
Top suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Different tyre sizes fitted front to rear
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to mot min requirements 215 45 17 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Abarth Grand Punto?
Based on 2,988 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO08 VBJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 2008 Abarth Grand Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Abarth Grand Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Abarth Grand Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Abarth Grand Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RO08 VBJ registered?
RO08 VBJ is a 2008 Abarth Grand Punto, first registered on 14 July 2008.
Is RO08 VBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO08 VBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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