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P114 AFC

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 AFC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 56,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,011 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,262 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine missfiring at idle

Fail 8 Aug 2008 54,262 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine missfiring at idle

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,772 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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P114 AFC is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P114 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 P114 AFC registered?

P114 AFC is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P114 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 AFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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