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R959 FRH

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,506 mi
Last recorded7,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FRH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,506 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,958 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,603 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R959 FRH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 74,029 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 SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R959 FRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R959 FRH registered?

R959 FRH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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