MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in steering colomn
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?
Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R273 LFJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R273 LFJ, 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 R273 LFJ registered?
R273 LFJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R273 LFJ safe to buy?
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