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R543 HBB

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,363 mi
Last recorded124,363 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 124,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 110,638 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 110,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2006 98,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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R543 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R543 HBB, 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 R543 HBB registered?

R543 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R543 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 HBB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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