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R960 HBD

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,645 mi
Last recorded112,645 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2008 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle is in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,259 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 107,259 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s radius arm has wear in bush

Pass 21 Aug 2006 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side front wiper blade in poor condidtion.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 93,394 miles

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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R960 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R960 HBD, 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 R960 HBD registered?

R960 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R960 HBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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