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P102 PLB

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 PLB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 70,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate in poor condition

o/s front floorpan corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 69,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate in poor condition

o/s front floorpan corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 66,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 64,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 61,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides door mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 21 May 2009 59,327 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,326 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,086 miles

nearside rear shocker has aslight leak.

parking brake performance is on the legal limet,

Pass 22 May 2007 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate slightly stained

Pass 23 May 2006 51,739 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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P102 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P102 PLB, 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 P102 PLB registered?

P102 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P102 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 PLB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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