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LUI 9281

1997 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,245 mi
Last recorded32,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 9281
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,245 miles

All coil springs corroded

All metal break pipes treated for corrosion

Both rear flexi ferrals corroded

Front discs in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall and worn on inner edge

Offside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside rear tyre heavily perrished and cracked

Offside wiper in poor condition

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,243 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All coil springs corroded

All metal break pipes treated for corrosion

Both rear flexi ferrals corroded

Front discs in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perrished

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall and worn on inner edge

Offside rear road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside rear tyre heavily perrished and cracked

Offside wiper in poor condition

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,583 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 31,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,136 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 30,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear jacking points corroded.

front tyres, sidewalls slight damage.

steering belt cracked.

washers not aimed at screen.

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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LUI 9281 is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LUI 9281, 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 LUI 9281 registered?

LUI 9281 is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is LUI 9281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 9281 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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