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R292 AAW

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,996 mi
Last recorded85,996 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 AAW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2007 85,996 miles

Corrosion advanced (holed) in nearside front outer sill

Heavy surface c orrosion at offside outer sill

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 85,996 miles

Corrosion advanced (holed) in nearside front outer sill

Heavy surface c orrosion at offside outer sill

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 79,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 79,567 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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R292 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Orange 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 R292 AAW, 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 R292 AAW registered?

R292 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R292 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 AAW 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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