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R173 DHT

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,314 mi
Last recorded45,314 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,314 miles

Corrosion around jacking points

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Front exhaust very thin and corroded

Outer C.V boots perrished

Slight leak on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 8 Apr 2008 45,314 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion around jacking points

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Front exhaust very thin and corroded

Hole in boot floor

Outer C.V boots perrished

Slight leak on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 1 Aug 2007 41,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,743 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R173 DHT is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Yellow 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 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 DHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R173 DHT registered?

R173 DHT is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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