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R541 JWH

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,441 mi
Last recorded85,441 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 JWH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 67,434 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R541 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R541 JWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R541 JWH registered?

R541 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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