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R238 KBF

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008

offside and nearside rear shockers and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside and nearside rear shockers and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,006 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,059 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,954 miles

N/S/FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGTHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE.

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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R238 KBF 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 R238 KBF, 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 R238 KBF registered?

R238 KBF is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R238 KBF shows 6 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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