1997 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · R140 CHU
1997 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 67,102 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R140 CHU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 67,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R140 CHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Punto (R140 CHU) between November 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Temperature gauge on maximum (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
R140 CHU Mileage History
- 09/11/202163,922 mi
- 27/07/202367,091 mi+3,169 mi
- 25/08/202367,102 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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