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R595 EEU

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 52,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 52,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 47,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 47,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 27,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake imbalance just within required limits.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,567 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 23,567 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R595 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,422 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 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R595 EEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R595 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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