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R197 ETC

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 90,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R197 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 R197 ETC, 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 28 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 R197 ETC registered?

R197 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R197 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 ETC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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