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R481 AEV

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,224 mi
Last recorded71,224 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 71,224 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,376 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

REAR INDICATORS FADED †N/S/R TYRE WORN AND PERISHED †N/S/F TYRE WORN AND PERISHED †POSS PUNCTURE O/S/F TYRE

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R481 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Grey 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 SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R481 AEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R481 AEV registered?

R481 AEV is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R481 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 AEV 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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