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R978 CDL

1997 Fiat Punto S 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,890 mi
Last recorded100,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 675,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 CDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split

offside and nearside front track rod end dust covera starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,248 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 90,149 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 79,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 69,218 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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R978 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 75,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R978 CDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R978 CDL registered?

R978 CDL is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R978 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 CDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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