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P104 FVO

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,374 mi
Last recorded77,374 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 FVO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,374 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s front wheel bearing noise

o/s front brake thight

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,852 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,809 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished/scrubbed

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,739 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,809 miles

N/side rear tyre has some slight sidewall deterioration

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,031 miles

N/side rear tyre sidewall in early stages of deterioration

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,031 miles

N/side rear tyre sidewall in early stages of deterioration

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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P104 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P104 FVO, 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 P104 FVO registered?

P104 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P104 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 FVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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