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R234 LTD

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,087 mi
Last recorded55,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 LTD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,087 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid low

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

little researve travel on hand brake

ns sill damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid low

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

little researve travel on hand brake

ns sill damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,458 miles

Battery insecure

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust front bracket corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

slight movement in rear subframe front bushes

Fail 2 Jan 2008 43,457 miles

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

Battery insecure

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust front bracket corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

slight movement in rear subframe front bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,352 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 38,505 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R234 LTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 75,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R234 LTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R234 LTD registered?

R234 LTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R234 LTD safe to buy?

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