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R492 HAA

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 HAA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,281 miles

Corrosion appearing to both floor sections, rear chassis rails,and spare wheel well

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front section of exhaust has a mounting broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

Offside front wheel trim broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle beam corroding

Spare tyre flat

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,281 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre flat

Corrosion appearing to both floor sections, rear chassis rails,and spare wheel well

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front section of exhaust has a mounting broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

Offside front wheel trim broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 64,655 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 64,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,396 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R492 HAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Blue 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 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R492 HAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R492 HAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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