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R243 MRS

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,149 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 72,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades not clearing well. †slight exhaust leak. (manifold - front pipe gasket?) †screw in o/s/f tyre. †signs of leak o/s/f shock absorber.

rear brake performances low.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front steering couplings slight play

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack

slight blow from cat section of exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R243 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 74,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R243 MRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R243 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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