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R280 AYA

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 AYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,813 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both floor pan sill areas have corrosion

o/s rear brake sluggish operation

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2006 81,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Floor pan both sides showing some corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Left hand rear tyre showing damage due to running on low pressure

Oil leak

Rad fan bearings worn out

The ferrules of both rear brake hoses are corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2005 75,372 miles

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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R280 AYA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Silver 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 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 R280 AYA, 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 R280 AYA registered?

R280 AYA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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