MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?
Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R871 XUK registered?
R871 XUK is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is R871 XUK safe to buy?
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