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R890 HBB

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 1673,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 HBB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 100,568 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 95,988 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 95,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2006 89,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 89,556 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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R890 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Yellow 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 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 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 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R890 HBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R890 HBB registered?

R890 HBB is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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