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P124 PDB

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,872 mi
Last recorded64,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 PDB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 64,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,872 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,376 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,375 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,433 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,723 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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P124 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P124 PDB, 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 P124 PDB registered?

P124 PDB is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P124 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 PDB shows 9 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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