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R721 BFC

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,943 mi
Last recorded11,943 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 113,751 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 113,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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R721 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R721 BFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R721 BFC registered?

R721 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R721 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 BFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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