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P113 PLB

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,279 mi
Last recorded107,279 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 PLB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2008 107,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front number plate deteriorated.Both sill areas starting to corrode.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 95,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 95,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 83,505 miles

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

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P113 PLB, 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 PLB registered?

P113 PLB is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P113 PLB safe to buy?

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