MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,639 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both number plates deteriorating
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both number plates deteriorating
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?
Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R497 AWX is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 75,590 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 S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R497 AWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R497 AWX registered?
R497 AWX is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R497 AWX safe to buy?
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