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R448 SHY

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 SHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,655 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 86,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 82,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,766 miles

off side floor has rust starting in various areas

Fail 4 May 2006 78,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side floor has rust starting in various areas

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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R448 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R448 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 R448 SHY registered?

R448 SHY is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R448 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 SHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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