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P114 FAU

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

engine miss fire

off side rear coil spring seated bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,016 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 78,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 71,344 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 71,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P114 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 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 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P114 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P114 FAU registered?

P114 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P114 FAU safe to buy?

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