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W597 RJM

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,499 mi
Last recorded42,499 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 RJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,316 miles

advise nearside front tyre perished and worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,282 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,660 miles

Exhaust back box baffles broken

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,660 miles

Exhaust back box baffles broken

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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W597 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W597 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W597 RJM registered?

W597 RJM is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W597 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 RJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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