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M5 NLO

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,422 mi
Last recorded75,422 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NLO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,422 miles

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

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 1 Mar 2010 72,943 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 571,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 55,995 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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M5 NLO is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M5 NLO, 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 M5 NLO registered?

M5 NLO is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is M5 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 NLO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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