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P117 XHT

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 113,805 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 113,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 102,539 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 102,539 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 92,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 92,608 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 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P117 XHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P117 XHT registered?

P117 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P117 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 XHT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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