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R381 SLF

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,729 mi
Last recorded75,729 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 SLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008 75,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,337 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 79,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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R381 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Black 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 R381 SLF, 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 R381 SLF registered?

R381 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R381 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 SLF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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