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P115 TFH

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,578 mi
Last recorded119,578 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 TFH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 119,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

X2 FRONT SEAT BACKS MECH WORN

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

X2 FRONT SEAT BACKS MECH WORN

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,812 miles

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust mouning deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 109,795 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust mouning deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,159 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 103,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s front suspension knock?

Fail 9 Mar 2010 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,130 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,073 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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P115 TFH is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P115 TFH, 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 P115 TFH registered?

P115 TFH is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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