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R289 LBV

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 LBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 73,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 97,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,752 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 78,788 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 78,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R289 LBV is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R289 LBV, 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 R289 LBV registered?

R289 LBV is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R289 LBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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