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R116 LFX

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 LFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2008 149,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine oil leaking

exhaust in generally poor condition

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

offside front shock absorber weak and damp

Pass 21 Dec 2007 139,179 miles

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

rear silencer has been repaired

Fail 13 Apr 2007 139,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 20 May 2006 127,567 miles

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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R116 LFX is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R116 LFX, 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.

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What year was R116 LFX registered?

R116 LFX is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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