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LJ04 GJU

1997 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,192 mi
Last recorded108,192 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 GJU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2011 108,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 108,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,907 miles

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

second set of number plates in the car

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 96,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

two sets of number platesin car

Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,196 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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LJ04 GJU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 GJU, 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 LJ04 GJU registered?

LJ04 GJU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for LJ04 GJU 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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