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R312 ABP

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 ABP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 129,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

wear in front brake discs and pads, surface corrosion underside of vehicle, osr,osf,nsf tyres close to legal limits. osf bottom ball joint rubber perrished.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 117,225 miles

N/S inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 29 Feb 2008 117,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,237 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Dec 2006 101,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2005 84,681 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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R312 ABP is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 82,346 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R312 ABP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R312 ABP is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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