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R315 BDC

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,709 mi
Last recorded61,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 BDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,709 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 61,709 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres low on tread

n/s front to rear/bulkhead brake pipe corroded in clips, unable to be inspected

o/s/f bottom arm bush worn/ perrished, play not excessive

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre punctured/ perrished

rear plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,832 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,192 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,936 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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R315 BDC is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R315 BDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R315 BDC registered?

R315 BDC is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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