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F19 TGT

1997 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,791 mi
Last recorded108,791 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 TGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 108,791 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 107,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 105,033 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 101,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,735 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2012 99,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 88,753 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 80,468 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 62,850 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 62,850 miles

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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F19 TGT is a 1997 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 F19 TGT, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F19 TGT registered?

F19 TGT is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is F19 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F19 TGT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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