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R531 VKJ

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 1673,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

nearside front wing and door damaged

nearside wiper split

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,043 miles

all tyres ageing cracks tread

Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,308 miles

all tyres tread cracking

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R531 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 VKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R531 VKJ registered?

R531 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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