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R237 UOR

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,245 mi
Last recorded102,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 UOR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 102,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,482 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 88,474 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,872 miles

see previous vt32 attached

Fail 2 Mar 2006 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

off side front head lamp glass small hole

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R237 UOR is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R237 UOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R237 UOR registered?

R237 UOR is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R237 UOR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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