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R31 GOU

1997 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,892 mi
Last recorded69,892 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,892 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 64,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,171 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake flexy hoses perrished

corrosion front to back metal brake pipe

corrosion offside rear inner arch

corrosion rear coil springs

drivers wiper blade split

slight play nearside rear suspension arm

steering rack slight roughness

Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake flexy hoses perrished

corrosion front to back metal brake pipe

corrosion offside rear inner arch

corrosion rear coil springs

drivers wiper blade split

slight play nearside rear suspension arm

steering rack slight roughness

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 44,024 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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R31 GOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Turquoise 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 R31 GOU, 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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R31 GOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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