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P131 NJA

1997 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,132 mi
Last recorded128,132 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 NJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,132 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 128,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 122,136 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 122,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 114,682 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,677 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 108,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads are wearing low approx 2mm remaining

handbrake lever is close to having no reserve travel †

Pass 5 Jan 2007 108,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads are wearing low approx 2mm remaining

handbrake lever is close to having no reserve travel †

Pass 9 Jan 2006 98,503 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 98,501 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P131 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P131 NJA, 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 P131 NJA registered?

P131 NJA is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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