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R371 ERP

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 ERP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 100,251 miles

Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stearing couling

stearing wheel off set

Fail 11 Sep 2008 99,754 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 84,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2005 84,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R371 ERP is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green 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 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 R371 ERP, 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 R371 ERP registered?

R371 ERP is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R371 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 ERP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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