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R408 UST

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,650 mi
Last recorded91,650 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 UST
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,650 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front rad support lower panel insecure

o/s/r floor pan weak

rear dampers damp

reg. plates deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,650 miles

front rad support lower panel insecure

o/s/r floor pan weak

rear dampers damp

reg. plates deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 71,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 64,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 64,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 64,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R408 UST is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 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 SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 UST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R408 UST registered?

R408 UST is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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