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R757 AWX

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 1673,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 AWX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 102,298 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2009 102,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 102,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 90,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 78,364 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R757 AWX is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Orange 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 Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R757 AWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R757 AWX registered?

R757 AWX is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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