1997 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · R673 BRO
1997 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 103,341 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R673 BRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 103,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R673 BRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Punto (R673 BRO) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
R673 BRO Mileage History
- 14/04/202292,627 mi
- 06/04/202395,865 mi+3,238 mi
- 05/04/202498,374 mi+2,509 mi
- 19/03/2025101,289 mi+2,915 mi
- 01/04/2026103,341 mi+2,052 mi
Average of roughly 2,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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