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R138 GEC

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,294 mi
Last recorded47,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 47,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,119 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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R138 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R138 GEC, 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 R138 GEC registered?

R138 GEC is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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