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R665 AWU

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 AWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 94,848 miles

hand brake travel

surface corrosion to other parts of floor and brak pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,848 miles

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)

hand brake travel

surface corrosion to other parts of floor and brak pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,733 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,981 miles

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

cooling fan noisey

Fail 15 Jul 2006 82,981 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

radiator cooling fan bearings worn

Pass 4 Jul 2005 76,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 76,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R665 AWU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 75,590 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 AWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R665 AWU registered?

R665 AWU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R665 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 AWU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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