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P129 TYG

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,288 mi
Last recorded98,288 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 TYG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,288 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 94,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside handbrake cable showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside handbrake cable showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Mar 2006 87,859 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 87,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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P129 TYG is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P129 TYG, 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 P129 TYG registered?

P129 TYG is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P129 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 TYG shows 6 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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