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R242 GKH

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,896 mi
Last recorded61,896 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 GKH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,896 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,381 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,381 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,064 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 49,022 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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R242 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 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 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 R242 GKH, 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 R242 GKH registered?

R242 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R242 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 GKH 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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