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R58 MOK

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,495 mi
Last recorded77,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 MOK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,495 miles

1 oil leak on engine

2 corrosion on power steering pipe

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 77,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1 oil leak on engine

2 corrosion on power steering pipe

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2007 74,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,757 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,824 miles

Front & rear number plates in poor condition

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

O/s/r tyre treas distorted

Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,824 miles

Front & rear number plates in poor condition

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

O/s/r tyre treas distorted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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R58 MOK is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Orange 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 Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 82,346 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R58 MOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R58 MOK is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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