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R696 CGF

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,550 mi
Last recorded81,550 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 CGF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,550 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,165 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 76,165 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,477 miles

Deaccelerometer used for brake test due to very low body kit and suspention.

Offside inner drive shaft boot spilt.

Pass 19 Jul 2005 53,705 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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R696 CGF is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 CGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto GT typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R696 CGF is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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