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P117 FAU

1997 Fiat Punto 75 S

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S81,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,644 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,248 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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P117 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 81,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P117 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P117 FAU registered?

P117 FAU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P117 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 FAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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