MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front floor sections corroded
front tyres bald on inner edges
fuel filter insecure
o/s/r body sill end holed and corroded
rear brakes in need of repair /adjustment foot and handbrake
rear number plate delaminating
track rod end boots both split
wear in steering column shaft /rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front floor sections corroded
front tyres bald on inner edges
fuel filter insecure
o/s/r body sill end holed and corroded
rear number plate delaminating
track rod end boots both split
wear in steering column shaft /rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both wiper blade rubbers split, still clearing screen effectively
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both wiper blade rubbers split, still clearing screen effectively
exhaust slight blow (been knocked)
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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S188 VPV is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S188 VPV, 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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How do I check the history of S188 VPV?
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What year was S188 VPV registered?
S188 VPV is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S188 VPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S188 VPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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