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R343 JTE

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 JTE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,829 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre has uneven wear

Fail 14 Jun 2008 50,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre has uneven wear

Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,235 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 45,235 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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R343 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 55,090 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R343 JTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R343 JTE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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