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P106 FAU

1997 Fiat Punto Td SX

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,619 mi
Last recorded67,619 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2007 62,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,042 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 58,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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P106 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Td SX in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P106 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Td SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Td SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P106 FAU?

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What year was P106 FAU registered?

P106 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P106 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 FAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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