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P126 XEU

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,262 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 99,256 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,057 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 87,322 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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P126 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P126 XEU registered?

P126 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P126 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 XEU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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