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R998 HBD

1997 Fiat Punto GT

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto GT83,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 HBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto GT
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 109,139 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 109,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight tear

Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 97,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front to rear floors corroded

brake performance needs to be tested before re examination

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight petrol tank leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto GT?

Based on 464 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

59.7%
Pass Rate
6,176
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized 43
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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R998 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 83,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R998 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R998 HBD is a 1997 Fiat Punto GT, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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