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R779 OES

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,268 mi
Last recorded75,268 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 OES
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,460 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 67,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 64,500 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,299 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 61,291 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R779 OES is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in White 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 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R779 OES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R779 OES registered?

R779 OES is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R779 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 OES shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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