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P122 NJA

1997 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,428 mi
Last recorded60,428 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,428 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shockys

Pass 11 May 2012 51,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 51,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,473 miles

advise front brake inbalance just within limits

Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise front brake inbalance just within limits

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,677 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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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P122 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P122 NJA, 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 P122 NJA registered?

P122 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P122 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 NJA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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