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R247 SSD

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,837 mi
Last recorded84,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 1673,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 SSD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,837 miles

i would advise that vehicle is emmiting smoke, or vapour from the exhaust not very good , benifit to good this test.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 84,763 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

i would advise that vehicle is emmiting smoke, or vapour from the exhaust not very good , benifit to good this test.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,499 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R247 SSD is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R247 SSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R247 SSD registered?

R247 SSD is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R247 SSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 SSD shows 3 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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