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R833 FFB

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,422 mi
Last recorded55,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,422 miles

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

both centre floors corroded and both sills to floors corroded

both rear floors corroded

s;light play steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both centre floors corroded and both sills to floors corroded

both rear floors corroded

s;light play steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both side floors corroded not to excess

slyght play steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2008 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both side floors corroded not to excess

slyght play steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,300 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 43,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R833 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Turquoise 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 SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,422 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 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R833 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R833 FFB registered?

R833 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R833 FFB safe to buy?

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