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P109 PDB

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 PDB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,755 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 81,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to offside rear & nearside of vehicle

floorpans considerably corroded

handbrake cables loose

offside sill / doorstep corroded

rear view mirror missing

some metal brake pipes corroded

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,183 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

interior rear view mirror missing

vehicle bears damage

wipers could be better

Fail 16 Jan 2008 76,115 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle bears damage

wipers could be better

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,616 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 68,544 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre tread depth ON legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 56,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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P109 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P109 PDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P109 PDB registered?

P109 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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