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P117 WWW

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 WWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,300 miles

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

both front coil springs rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,492 miles

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front and rear floors heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills heavily corroded

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside and nearside front and rear floors very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills very heavily corroded

offside front brake pipe very heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,769 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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P117 WWW is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P117 WWW, 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 P117 WWW registered?

P117 WWW is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P117 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 WWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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