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R717 VRK

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 VRK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 106,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 101,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 101,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 101,471 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 89,995 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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R717 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R717 VRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R717 VRK registered?

R717 VRK is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R717 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 VRK shows 6 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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