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E703 RJS

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,241 mi
Last recorded73,241 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 RJS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 73,241 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 73,241 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

No brake test has been conducted for safety reasons since rear nearside suspension damper is detached and dangerous

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,081 miles

Bonnet catch handle is broken

There is a cut on the offside wall of the nearside front tyre but it does not expose the cords

offside rear swing arm bush has slight play

service brake lines deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,969 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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E703 RJS is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E703 RJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E703 RJS registered?

E703 RJS is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E703 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E703 RJS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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