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P113 AFC

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 AFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,082 miles

rear shockabsorber weak....

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiper blades streaking[blad16/20]

ns/os rear inner wheel arches dirty

rear brake imbalance in rear service brakes

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2007 44,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,343 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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P113 AFC is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P113 AFC, 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 P113 AFC registered?

P113 AFC is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P113 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 AFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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