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R249 LPN

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust mounting in poor condition

offside & nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front floor heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2007 79,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust mounting in poor condition

offside & nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front floor heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,125 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 75,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R249 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,422 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 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R249 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R249 LPN registered?

R249 LPN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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