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R96 FHG

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 FHG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2007 79,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Heat shield loose rattling on exhaust

Slight corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,725 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 64,596 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front floor to sill corroed to excess not struture area

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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R96 FHG is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R96 FHG, 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 R96 FHG registered?

R96 FHG is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R96 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 FHG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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