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R262 RBM

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,496 mi
Last recorded100,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 RBM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,496 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel geting high

n/s floor and inner sill geting rusted at rear

Pass 9 Jun 2008 97,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 87,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 87,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R262 RBM is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Orange 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 R262 RBM, 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 R262 RBM registered?

R262 RBM is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R262 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 RBM 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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