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R582 SHN

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,401 mi
Last recorded109,401 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 SHN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,401 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 109,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,139 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 83,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 83,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 83,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake cable hanging down on offside

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R582 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 74,029 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 SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R582 SHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R582 SHN registered?

R582 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R582 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R582 SHN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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