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P124 WHU

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,956 mi
Last recorded112,956 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 112,956 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 112,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 95,542 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 94,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 68,530 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 68,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s head light broken

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 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green 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 P124 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

P124 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P124 WHU safe to buy?

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