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R47 MRS

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,644 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear floors and inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

underbody of car corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2007 79,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

underbody of car corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,293 miles

all underside heavily corroded front lower panel corroded front discs corroding both sides front lower balljoint covers split

Fail 18 Oct 2006 73,213 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all underside corroded-front discs corroding both sides lower balljoint covers leaking front lower panel corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2005 70,777 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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R47 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Yellow 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 R47 MRS, 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 R47 MRS registered?

R47 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R47 MRS 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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