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R197 CBW

1998 Fiat Punto GT

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto GT80,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 CBW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 67,567 miles

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Pass 18 May 2006 64,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 64,901 miles

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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R197 CBW is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 80,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R197 CBW, 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 28 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 R197 CBW registered?

R197 CBW is a 1998 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R197 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 CBW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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