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R939 CEW

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,594 mi
Last recorded77,594 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V82,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 CEW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,594 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 77,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 74,227 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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R939 CEW is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 82,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R939 CEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R939 CEW registered?

R939 CEW is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R939 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 CEW 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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