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R871 XUK

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 XUK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,706 miles

Bolt loose in bell housing + 1 bolt missing

Cooling fan motor very noisy & sluggish

Engine Sump rusted & beginning to leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r handrake operation needs investigation- beyond the scope of this test

o/s/f inner drive shaft coupling gaiter insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,205 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R871 XUK is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R871 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R871 XUK is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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