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P121 URE

1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX78,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 URE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 76,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 73,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 70,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in n/s headlamp

oil leak

slight corrosion to both front foot wells

Fail 1 Apr 2006 70,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

nearside headlamp chipped

slight corrosion †o/s & n/s floor wells

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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P121 URE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 78,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 URE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P121 URE registered?

P121 URE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P121 URE safe to buy?

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