MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?
Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R717 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R717 VRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R717 VRK?
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What year was R717 VRK registered?
R717 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 23 December 1997.
Is R717 VRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R717 VRK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R717 VRK have outstanding finance?
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