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R640 KCB

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 KCB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 120,698 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2009 120,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 118,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 112,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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R640 KCB 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 R640 KCB, 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 R640 KCB registered?

R640 KCB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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