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R279 GTN

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,966 mi
Last recorded88,966 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 GTN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,966 miles

GENERAL CORROSION AT FRONT OF VEHICLE

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

advise tracking out

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,421 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 45,421 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R279 GTN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R279 GTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R279 GTN registered?

R279 GTN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R279 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 GTN shows 3 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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