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R290 BOU

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 65,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door hard to open

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 65,196 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,195 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 65,195 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R290 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R290 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R290 BOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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