MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,565 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
os/f wheel bearings cannot be checked properly due to caliper binding.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 90 Elx?
Based on 981 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P168 SMJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 75,065 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 90 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P168 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 90 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 90 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P168 SMJ registered?
P168 SMJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto 90 Elx, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P168 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P168 SMJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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