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R165 KTD

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 KTD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 87,600 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 87,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 75,668 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 75,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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R165 KTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R165 KTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R165 KTD registered?

R165 KTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R165 KTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 KTD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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