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R770 UKW

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,778 mi
Last recorded91,778 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 UKW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 91,778 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER MOUNT DISTORTED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS NOTED

STEERING SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/METAL BRAKE PIPES

FRONT SEATS DO NOT TILT FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS TO REAR SEATS

Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILLS COVERED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER MOUNT DISTORTED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS NOTED

STEERING SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/METAL BRAKE PIPES

FRONT SEATS DO NOT TILT FORWARD TO ALLOW ACCESS TO REAR SEATS

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 90,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,820 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 84,511 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 84,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R770 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R770 UKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R770 UKW registered?

R770 UKW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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