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R308 CUA

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 CUA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,308 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,276 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,276 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight judder at front brakes

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front bonnet previuosly damaged

front brakepads wearing thin

front bumper previuosly cracked

nearside front passenger seatbelt sticking slightly

offside rear side window previuosly damaged

oil leak

slight movement in both front seats

unable to check all other brakepipes properly due to excessive grease

Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 60,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 47,911 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R308 CUA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R308 CUA, 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 R308 CUA registered?

R308 CUA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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