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P127 PBK

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,597 mi
Last recorded6,597 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 PBK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,597 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 6,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

car overheating

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 51,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,170 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front wipers split

nearside rear tyre plugged

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade perished

unable to check brake discs and pads

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,436 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 36,417 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE POOR CONDITION & BLEBBED SLIGHTLY ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

run-out on front brakes

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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P127 PBK is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P127 PBK, 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 P127 PBK registered?

P127 PBK is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P127 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 PBK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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