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P130 XHT

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 XHT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 106,971 miles

advised o/s/f door handle and o/s/of tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2008 106,971 miles

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

advised o/s/f door handle and o/s/of tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2007 105,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle Overheated during emissions test

o/s Front Door Handle Damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 95,224 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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P130 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 74,767 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 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P130 XHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P130 XHT registered?

P130 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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