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P113 XPN

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 XPN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,094 miles

Both rear floorpans around the jacking points are corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 110,094 miles

Both rear floorpans around the jacking points are corroded

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front floors slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

poor pattern from o/s headlamp

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,798 miles

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

both floors corroded slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,679 miles

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

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

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

both floors corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrrosion.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,860 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion present present on rear suspension components.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 67,491 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

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 XPN is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

P113 XPN is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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