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R202 CVH

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,139 mi
Last recorded161,139 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 CVH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2008 161,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 130,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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R202 CVH is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 82,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 CVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R202 CVH registered?

R202 CVH is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R202 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 CVH shows 3 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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