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R326 SLF

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 SLF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 66,469 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 66,469 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake high

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear subframe front bushes worn on both sides

Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 62,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 59,303 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 59,303 miles

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

Rear "H" frame,front mountings worn.Not failable.

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R326 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 75,590 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R326 SLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R326 SLF registered?

R326 SLF is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R326 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 SLF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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