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R906 BSC

1997 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,357 mi
Last recorded140,357 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td100,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 1.7 Td
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 140,357 miles

Although brakes pass mot test, it has been noted that the O/S rear brake has a lower reading than others.

Bonnet stay is missing.

Floor pan of car has been repaired but there are some parts that still feel of soft metal.They are not within a prescribed area.

Front pads appear to be approaching wear limits.

N/S front tyre is feathering badly on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 124,457 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 124,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,888
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Direction indicator incorrect colour 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 53
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R906 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 100,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R906 BSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R906 BSC registered?

R906 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 1.7 Td, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R906 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 BSC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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