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R340 WWR

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 WWR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2008 78,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 78,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,358 miles

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

nearside front and rear floor pans starting to corrode.offside front and rear floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,358 miles

Nearside front and rear floor pans starting to corrrode.

Offside front floor pan starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 66,281 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 66,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 58,408 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 58,398 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE rear exaust

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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R340 WWR is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R340 WWR, 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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What year was R340 WWR registered?

R340 WWR is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R340 WWR safe to buy?

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