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R185 MRS

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,262 mi
Last recorded46,262 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

crack on windscreen outside swept area

rear floor some corrosion offside and nearside

some dampness nearside rear brake backplate. Suspect leak internal brake cylinder

Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,344 miles

various brake pipes and hoses corroded also o/s rear brake binding slightly and various marks to bodywork

Fail 15 Aug 2007 40,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various brake pipes and hoses corroded also o/s rear brake binding slightly and various marks to bodywork

Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,241 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

various brake hoses corroded also o/s front brake disc is in poor condition on inside surface and front brakes have imbalance

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R185 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 74,029 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 SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 MRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R185 MRS registered?

R185 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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