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R995 VBY

1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,278 mi
Last recorded39,278 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta55,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 VBY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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R995 VBY is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Blue 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 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 55,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R995 VBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R995 VBY registered?

R995 VBY is a 1997 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R995 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 VBY 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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