MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
low brake reading o/s rear
low road grip n/s front and rear
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?
Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBZ 7497 is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Yellow 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 Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 73,208 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBZ 7497, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of SBZ 7497?
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What year was SBZ 7497 registered?
SBZ 7497 is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is SBZ 7497 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBZ 7497 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.
Does SBZ 7497 have outstanding finance?
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