MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
bad engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?
Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 EJX is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 EJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R242 EJX registered?
R242 EJX is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R242 EJX safe to buy?
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