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P108 UTC

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,537 mi
Last recorded62,537 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 UTC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,537 miles

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

aux belt cracked and perished

front disc corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

aux belt cracked and perished

front disc corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,200 miles

both front brake hoses slight cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2008 54,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front flexible brake hose starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,387 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,335 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 50,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,846 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P108 UTC is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P108 UTC, 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

How do I check the history of P108 UTC?

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What year was P108 UTC registered?

P108 UTC is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P108 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 UTC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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