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P121 NHJ

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 NHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,981 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,362 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 123,535 miles

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

Nearside Wiper Smearing

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside and nearside inner edge discs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,549 miles

Offside and nearside inner edge discs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,832 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,163 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,035 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front brake discs baddly rasty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,534 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 102,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 97,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 92,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,152 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,028 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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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P121 NHJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P121 NHJ, 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 P121 NHJ registered?

P121 NHJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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