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R938 AAW

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 AAW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,910 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 78,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,448 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 74,448 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 64,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 57,627 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 57,627 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R938 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R938 AAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R938 AAW registered?

R938 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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