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R503 WLA

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Bronze Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 WLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 56,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,670 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R503 WLA is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R503 WLA, 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 R503 WLA registered?

R503 WLA is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R503 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 WLA shows 3 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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