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R259 TJR

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,345 mi
Last recorded75,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TJR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,345 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,455 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,591 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,752 miles

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R259 TJR is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R259 TJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R259 TJR registered?

R259 TJR is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R259 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 TJR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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