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R658 AWU

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 AWU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,298 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 38,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 36,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 36,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R658 AWU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R658 AWU, 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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What year was R658 AWU registered?

R658 AWU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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