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R144 CHU

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,382 mi
Last recorded23,382 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front No plate

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight leak on radiator

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,134 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 22,134 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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R144 CHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R144 CHU, 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 R144 CHU registered?

R144 CHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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