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R394 BBJ

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,579 mi
Last recorded126,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 BBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 126,579 miles

engine runninr poor?

floor pans rusty

n/s front bumper damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2008 125,477 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine runninr poor?

floor pans rusty

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2007 120,247 miles

engine running poor

front and rear damaged

underbody of car very rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2007 120,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine running poor

front bumper dameged

underbody of car rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2006 110,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underside becoming weak at floor to sill area

Fail 8 Aug 2006 110,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

underside becoming weak at floor to sill area

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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R394 BBJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R394 BBJ, 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 R394 BBJ registered?

R394 BBJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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