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R141 XTW

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 XTW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 112,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 112,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 104,341 miles

Nearside rear tyre damage to inner tyre wall

Fail 2 Jan 2007 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre damage to inner tyre wall

Pass 4 Jan 2006 93,418 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R141 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R141 XTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R141 XTW registered?

R141 XTW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R141 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 XTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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