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R157 CHU

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,417 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 64,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 58,409 miles

feul tank straps corroded

front and rear springs corroded

front and rear suspension parts corroded

front brake hoses perished

front tyres 2mm

hand brake travel

oil leaks

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

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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R157 CHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Yellow 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 R157 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 R157 CHU registered?

R157 CHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R157 CHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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