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R34 DOU

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,075 mi
Last recorded79,075 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,075 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 79,075 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,127 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn. †nearside rear tyre worn and heavily perished. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †

Fail 13 Oct 2006 65,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †nearside rear tyre worn and heavily perished. †offside rear tyre worn. †unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 50,399 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R34 DOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 74,029 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 SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R34 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R34 DOU registered?

R34 DOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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