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R319 EHW

1997 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,200 mi
Last recorded73,200 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,200 miles

N/S/F floor is holed, not within a prescribed area.

O/S floor to sill mounting is corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 73,109 miles

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

N/S/F floor is holed, not within a prescribed area.

O/S floor to sill mounting is corroded.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,679 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,679 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,561 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 59,401 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 55,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 55,060 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,682 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,613 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 44,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R319 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R319 EHW, 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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R319 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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