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R849 WJN

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta55,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 WJN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,682 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 63,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,945 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R849 WJN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 55,422 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 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R849 WJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R849 WJN registered?

R849 WJN is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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