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R816 BMJ

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 BMJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,734 miles

N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R wheels slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 78,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R wheels slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 71,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 64,772 miles

off side floor pannle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,772 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side floor pannle corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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R816 BMJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 82,346 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R816 BMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R816 BMJ registered?

R816 BMJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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