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R282 JTE

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,505 mi
Last recorded67,505 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 JTE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,505 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,292 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2006 61,462 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

osr+nsr floor corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2006 61,462 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

osr+nsr floor corroded

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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R282 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R282 JTE, 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 R282 JTE registered?

R282 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R282 JTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 JTE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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