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R208 FFB

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,381 mi
Last recorded84,381 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,768 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,658 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 64,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R208 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R208 FFB, 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 R208 FFB registered?

R208 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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