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R284 TBU

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,723 mi
Last recorded77,723 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 1673,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 TBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,723 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 77,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,142 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 62,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R284 TBU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R284 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R284 TBU registered?

R284 TBU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R284 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 TBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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