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R154 BWW

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,602 mi
Last recorded74,602 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 BWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,602 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fan not working void cat test

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,353 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 70,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,632 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 65,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 65,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R154 BWW is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R154 BWW, 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 R154 BWW registered?

R154 BWW is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R154 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 BWW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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