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R859 LTD

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,142 mi
Last recorded41,142 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 LTD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,624 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 38,624 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,881 miles

Both rear road springs corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R859 LTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R859 LTD, 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 R859 LTD registered?

R859 LTD is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R859 LTD safe to buy?

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