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R269 FFB

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable casing in poor condition

nearside front tyre sidewall has a small cut

nearside windscreen washer jet leaking from behind when operated

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2008 112,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cable casing in poor condition

nearside front tyre sidewall has a small cut

nearside windscreen washer jet leaking from behind when operated

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,042 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2006 102,584 miles

N/S FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

N/S/FRONT STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R269 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R269 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R269 FFB registered?

R269 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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