MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,677 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
damage to offside front door
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight play in steering rack
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
damage to offside front door
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight play in steering rack
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?
Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R251 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R251 HEC, 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 R251 HEC registered?
R251 HEC is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R251 HEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 HEC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R251 HEC have outstanding finance?
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