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R432 SHY

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 70,551 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 70,551 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 65,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside hand brake cable outer sleave split to inner cable and cable is hanging down.Is not affecting hand brake operation.

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2008 65,297 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside hand brake cable outer sleave split to inner cable and cable is hanging down.Is not affecting hand brake operation.

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2007 59,855 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

engine misfires at times

Pass 21 May 2007 59,855 miles

Oil leak

engine misfires at times

Pass 22 May 2006 52,926 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 52,926 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,483 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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R432 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R432 SHY, 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 R432 SHY registered?

R432 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R432 SHY safe to buy?

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