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MAZ 8886

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,101 mi
Last recorded80,101 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8886
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,196 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,445 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s door lock damaged

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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MAZ 8886 is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MAZ 8886, 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 MAZ 8886 registered?

MAZ 8886 is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is MAZ 8886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 8886 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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