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R191 HEC

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,213 mi
Last recorded82,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 1673,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 HEC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 72,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R191 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 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 Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R191 HEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R191 HEC registered?

R191 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R191 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 HEC 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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