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J13 YFD

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 YFD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,670 miles

o/s front bumper loose

slight play/wear in rear subframe mounting bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front bumper loose

slight play/wear in rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,040 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 67,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,671 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,413 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,858 miles

os ns sill to floor areas corroded

timing belt cover insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2006 58,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

os ns sill to floor areas corroded

timing belt cover insecure

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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J13 YFD is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J13 YFD, 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.

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What year was J13 YFD registered?

J13 YFD is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J13 YFD safe to buy?

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