MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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1,BATTERY INSECURE. 2,SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BATTERY INSECURE.
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?
Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R853 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 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 75 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 DVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto 75 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R853 DVG registered?
R853 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R853 DVG safe to buy?
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