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P126 BSB

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

89,447 mi
Last recorded89,447 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 BSB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 89,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 89,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion appearing in offside and nearside floor

offside front wheel fouling against insecure slash gaurd

offside rear tyre tread worn low

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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P126 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 P126 BSB, 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 P126 BSB registered?

P126 BSB is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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